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3. Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent

You may prefer to submit a planning application online. Applications can easily be submitted through the Planning Portal.

What you need to do

On this page you will find a downloadable application form if you need to apply on paper. You will need to print the form, complete it and return with the required documentation and fee to EHDC's Planning Services.

There are separate forms and guidance notes for sites outside and inside the South Downs National Park.

The government has provided guidance notes for this type of application, which are also attached. Finally, you need to look at the local checklist (see the rest of this page) which we have put together to help make sure you have provided the necessary information. The checklist includes links to pdf documents or webpages (either on this or an external website) you will need to refer to.
If you believe you do not need to provide elements of the required information, you should include your reasons in your application.

Important - most common omissions resulting in invalid applications

National requirements

Completed form (1 original + 3 copies to be supplied unless the application is submitted electronically)
A plan which identifies the land to which the applications relates, drawn to a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500 and showing the direction of North (4 sets to be supplied unless the application is submitted electronically)
A copy of other plans and drawings or information necessary to describe the subject of the application (4 sets to be supplied unless the application is submitted electronically) including:
- Block plan of the site at a scale of 1:200 or 1:500 showing the proposed work with dimensions, including those to boundaries, clearly stated, in line with government requirements dated 6 April 2010.Existing and proposed elevations at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100
- Existing and proposed floor plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100
- Existing and proposed side sections and finished floor and site levels at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100
- Roof plans at a scale of 1:50 or 1:100
A completed Ownership Certificate (A, B, C or D – as applicable) as required by Article 11 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010 and by Regulation 6 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas)
Agricultural Holdings Certificate as required by Article 11 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Manageement Procedure) (England) Order 2010
Design and Access Statement if required (if site is in a conservation area, the AONB or SSSI)
The appropriate fee if required (if site is in a conservation area, the AONB or SSSI

In addition, where Ownership Certificates B, C or D have been completed, notice(s) as required by Article 13 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 and by Regulation 6 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Regulations 1990 must be given and/or published in accordance with this Article and this Regulation.

Site outside South Downs National Park

Application form for householder development and listed building consent

Guidance notes

Site inside South Downs National Park

Application form

Guidance notes

Checklist to complete and submit with all applications

Most common omissions resulting in invalid applications

Additional information on the local requirements can be found in Local Planning Application Requirements

Local requirements

Flood risk assessment
Planning applications for development proposals on 1 hectare or greater in Flood Zone 1 and all proposals for new development in Flood Zones 2 and 3, also for sites that are less than 1ha in Flood Zone 1 and are in an area identified as having critical drainage problems. Follow link to Environment Agency website, For further information on Critical Drainage Areas ring the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506 to speak to a member of their Development Control team for this district.

Heritage Statement (including Historical, archaeological features & Scheduled Ancient Monuments)
Where archaeological or historical features or remains (e.g. listed buildings, ancient monuments) may be affected and for major developments in conservation areas. See English Heritage Listed Buildings Online

Nature Conservation/Biodiversity/Ecological/Natural Beauty assessment
Wherever presence of protected species is suspected or where the development is within or close to a SSSI or SINC. For all major development in the countryside that affects areas designated for landscape and scenic beauty.

Parking Provision (details of existing and proposed car parking arrangements)
In circumstances where floor area increases and/or existing car parking arrangements are changing. See EHDC Parking Standards and Hampshire County Council's website for HCC Hampshire Parking Strategy and Standards

Structural Survey
Where the structural integrity of the building is affected, ie barn conversions or reuse of other buildings, if the condition is questionable

Tree survey/arboricultural implications
When the proposed development is adjacent to or involves the loss of trees which are covered by a tree preservation order or are within a conservation area

Ordnance Survey license number applicable
This must be provided for all Ordnance Survey based location plans and block plans