ABSTRACT
Most district authorities provide two types of application form: one for what is termed 'householder development', that is, minor matters relating to domestic property; and a standard application form for all other types of development, excluding minerals applications. Although the legislation governing the need to gain planning permission operates nationally, there is, perhaps surprisingly, no standard application form available for use by applicants. If the application involves the erection of a building or buildings, then it is possible to consider whether it is appropriate or desirable to submit an outline planning application to establish the principle of the development. Prior to the lodging of a planning application most planning authorities encourage the developer to hold discussions with officers of the authority. The decision of the local authority may be delegated to named officers, who are acting on behalf of that authority or to elected representatives acting as a planning committee.
