Types of application and criteria
All applications.
Except:
a. Applications to vary or delete planning conditions.
What is a site / block plan?
This is a plan that shows the existing and proposed layout of the application site including any buildings or proposed structures.
- Draw to an appropriate metric scale for example, 1:100,1:200 or 1:500;
- Show the direction of North;
- Must show clearly the proposed works in relation to what is already there (where relevant). Preferably by the use of colour or cross hatching, differentiating them from the existing building(s);
- Show all public rights of way crossing the site or adjoining the site;
- Show all buildings, roads and footpaths (including bridleways and restricted byways) on land adjoining the site including access arrangements (unless these would not be affected by the proposed development);
- Show the site boundaries, type and height of boundary treatment (for example, walls, fences hedges);
- Show existing and proposed buildings and trees, which are to be retained or removed. Show the position of any immediately adjacent buildings/ structures or trees outside the site;
- Show access roads, turning areas and proposed commercial and/or residential vehicular parking spaces, visibility splays and cycle storage areas in new developments. All relevant dimensions must be shown/labelled. Information should also be provided, where possible, of electric vehicle charging points;
- Show drainage runs, if a new dwelling or commercial building and any proposed septic tank / package treatment plant.