Name of the Organization : West Sussex County Council
Type of Facility : How to Make a planning application
Country : England
Website : https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/planning/make-a-planning-application/
How To Make A Planning Application :
Overview :
We deal with applications for :
** the management of waste
** the extraction of minerals
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** the extraction of oil and gas
** the County Council’s own development (Regulation 3), such as schools and libraries.
** For all other types of planning application, contact your district or borough council or the South Downs National Park Authority.
** Find out whether you need planning permission on the Planning Portal
** Visit What it costs to calculate how much an application will cost before applying, or to view a guide to the fees.
** Before submitting an application, we recommend that you refer to our landscape and environment documents for advice on the landscape character and local distinctiveness.
Validation :
** Before we can register your application, we have to make sure that it contains all the information required to make a decision. This is called validation.
You must provide documents that meet national and local requirements :
** The national list is available on the Planning Portal
** Local list for the validation of planning applications
Apply :
** We always recommend that you apply online, but if you wish to apply by post, please use the relevant forms below.
** Waste and County Council applications
Apply by post:
** Download forms from the Planning Portal
Extraction of minerals applications :
** Apply online using the ePlanning portal.
Apply by post:
** Guidance notes
** Application form and certificates
** Supplementary information forms
** Extraction of oil and gas applications
** Download forms from the Planning Portal
** The application form and guidance notes are listed under the section ‘Consent types not available through the online system and paper form chooser.
What happens after you have submitted an application :
For valid applications we will :
** validate and register it within 3 working days – larger or more complex proposals may take longer
** confirm registration in writing within 2 working days of registration and provide the contact details for a planning officer, application reference and fee receipt.
For invalid applications we will :
** clarify what additional information or fee is needed for validation
** allow you up to 14 days to provide the additional information or fee, and if more time is needed, an additional 14 days will be given if you request this in writing
** return incomplete applications if we receive no response.
When processing applications we will :
** consult on and advertise the application and consider the responses received
** take into account any other relevant comments, including those submitted on behalf of the applicant or by third parties
** take into account relevant government, regional, county or local policy, legislation, standards, advice and guidance
** visit the site and assess the application, taking into account its possible effect on the local area.