5. Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved
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.
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.
- 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 Management Procedure) Order 2010
- Design and Access Statement if required (dependant on type of proposal and site location)
- The appropriate fee
In addition, where Ownership Certificates B, C or D have been completed, notice(s) are required by Article 11 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2010 must be given and/or published in accordance with this Article
Site outside South Downs National Park
Application form for outline planning permission with some matters reserved
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 Part II of Local Planning Application Requirements
Additional mandatory requirements
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 document
Waste Requirements