What you need to get planning permission
When you submit a planning application you need to provide all the relevant documents, drawings and plans along with your payment. This is so we can validate and process them.
We have a number of validation checklists which tell you what to include with your application type. You should read these alongside the national or local level requirements, which provides more detailed information.
Validation checklists
Read the checklist that goes with the planning permission or consent you are applying for. Remember to read these alongside the national and local level requirements.
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Full application validation checklist
Download this document: Full application validation checklist (PDF: 206 KB)
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Householder validation checklist
Download this document: Householder validation checklist (PDF: 24 KB)
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Listed buildings validation checklist
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Tree works validation checklist
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Household certificate of proposed lawfulness validation checklist
Download this document: Household certificate of proposed lawfulness validation checklist (PDF: 19 KB)
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Outline permissions with some matters reserved validation checklist
Download this document: Outline permissions with some matters reserved validation checklist (PDF: 379 KB)
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Outline permission all matters reserved validation checklist
Download this document: Outline permission all matters reserved validation checklist (PDF: 238 KB)
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Approval of reserved matters following outline approval validation checklist
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Approval of details reserved by condition of Town and Country Planning Act validation checklist
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Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission validation checklist
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Consent to display advertisement validation checklist
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Breach of lawful development validation checklist
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Lawful development certificate for proposed use of development validation checklist
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Telecommunications validation checklist
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Prior notification of proposed demolition validation checklist
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Removal or variation of a condition following a grant of planning permission validation checklist
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National requirements
An overview of what you need to supply is below, but we advise you to download the full national and local validation guidance for more detailed information:
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Planning validation guidance (national and local requirements)
Download this document: Planning validation guidance (national and local requirements) (PDF: 263 KB)
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Location plan
- This should be based on an up-to-date Ordnance Survey map at a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500.
- This must show at least two named roads and surrounding buildings.
- This must show house numbers or names on all properties. Mark the edge of the application site clearly with a red line.
- Draw a blue line around any other land you own.
Site and other plans
- This is a more detailed plan at a scale of 1:500 or 1:200. It should show the relationship of the proposed development to the site boundary and any buildings on neighbouring land.
- Other plans include roof and floor plans and proposed elevations.
Certificates and statements
- Ownership certificate stating the ownership of the property.
- Agricultural holdings certificate — whether the site includes an agricultural holding.
- Design and access statement, if required.
Local level requirements
As well as the national requirements above, you will need to include specific documentation required for applications in Liverpool.
These are in the validation checklists for each application type but you should read the full national and local validation guidance document above for more detailed information.
Buying location and site plans
If you buy your plans from an accredited supplier they are less likely to be rejected. See the Planning Portal for details on how to make sure your plans are valid and a list of accredited suppliers.
You can buy copies and extracts from Planning Portal Request a Plan or Liverpool Record Office for recent editions of Ordnance Survey Maps nationwide. These are for planning applications, boundary disputes, genealogy and local history. Or you can buy directly from Ordnance Survey.
Please note that Planning and Building Control no longer provide Ordnance Survey maps.