4. Application for planning permission
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) 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.
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
- 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 (dependent on type of proposal and site location)
- The appropriate fee
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 (General Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010 must be given and/or published in accordance with this Article
Site outside South Downs National Park
Application for planning permission
Guidance notes
Sites inside South Downs National Park
Application for planning permission
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 Part II of Local Planning Application Requirements
Additional mandatory documents
Planning Statement
Photographs/photomontages
Local requirements
Affordable housing statement
When development incorporates affordable housing provision. This will be when the development is for 15 dwellings or 0.5 hectares in large settlements, and 5 or more dwellings or 0.15 hectares in small settlements. EHDC Affordable Housing Policy
Air Quality Assessment
Where development is within or adjacent to an AQMA or area of possible poor air quality or where development will potentially impact negatively on air quality (e.g. due to high levels of traffic generation) or where there are other potentially pollutant emissions
Economic Statement
Development that results in a loss of employment land or where there are regenerative benefits
Energy Statement
This must be provided for all forms of new residential and commercial development
Environmental Impact Assessment
Refer to EIA regulations
Flood risk assessment
Planning applications for development 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 call the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506 to speak to a member of their Development Control team for this district.
Foul sewage assessment
If the proposed development results in any changes or replacement to an existing system, or the creation of a new system.
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
Land contamination assessment
Where the proposed development is on contaminated land or is within 250m of a former landfill site
Landscaping details
Must be provided with all major applications
Lighting assessment
Where significant external lighting is proposed, i.e flood lighting, lit areas of car parking, new street lighting
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 effects areas designated for landscape and scenic beauty
Noise impact/sound insulation assessment
Noisy uses, including all B2 applications;
Noise sensitive developments, e g housing located near to a source of noise, eg, railways, motorway, industrial site
Open Space assessment
Where the proposed development is on existing public space or where the development requires open space provision in accordance with Policy R3 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Second Review
Parking Provision (details of existing and proposed car parking arrangements)
All development proposals where car parking provision is required, including provision for cycles. See EHDC Parking Standards and HCC Hampshire Parking Strategy and Standards
Planning Obligations/Developers contributions
Where the development requires planning obligations for affordable housing, open space contribution or off site highway works and contributions. Alternatively the applicant can submit a unilateral undertaking or direct payment. Schedule of fees and administration fees for developer contributions.
Refuse disposal details
Where new residential or commercial developments are proposed which generate refuse. See general guidance.
Retail/Leisure Impact Assessment
Required for all retail and leisure developments situated outside of village, town or local centres, or major proposals within town centres. Link to PPS 6
Statement of Community Involvement
See guidance in SSPD - EHDC Statement of Community Involvement
Streetscene elevations
Where it is necessry to show new building work in context with adjacent buildings
Structural survey
Where the structural integrity of the building is affected, ie barn conversions or reuse of other buildings, if the condition is questionable.
Sustainability Appraisal
Required for any major planning applicaiton or commercial development in any area outside the major settlements
Transport Assessment
Required where proposal would lead to significant transport implications PPG13 and as set out in Appendix B - D of DOT Guidance on Transport Assessment
Travel plan
Required for food and non-food retail, cinema and conference facilities, other leisure (D2) uses (excluding stadium) from and above 1000 sq.m gross floorspace; B1 (including office, higher and further education establishments from and above 2500 sq.m gross floorspace; stadia of 1500+ seats.
Other service developments such as hospitals, smaller traffic attracting developments in rural areas
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
Utilities statement
For all major residential applications
Ventilation/ extraction statement
Use classes A3, A4 and A5 and where there is any proposal involving mechanical ventilation or extraction
License number
This must be provided for all Ordnance Survey based location plans and block plans
Waste Requirements