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Amending a current non-major planning application

An application can be amended after it has been submitted either at the request of the Planning Team to overcome a possible objection to the scheme or at the request of the Applicant.

Paragraph 61 of the Government’s National Planning Guidance document states:

it is at the discretion of the Local Planning Authority whether to accept such changes, to determine if the changes need to be reconsulted upon, or if the proposed changes are so significant as to materially alter the proposal such that a new application should be submitted

The planning service works in accordance with the following working practices unless we believe that there are exceptional circumstances that justify a different approach to a particular application:

  • Determining all planning applications within statutory deadlines wherever possible;
  • Determining applications on the basis of the details submitted with the application when validated. Entering into negotiation on applications only on an exceptional basis at the discretion of the case officer and only on minor changes that do not require re-advertisement or significantly alter the submitted scheme. Not entering into negotiation on any application that could go beyond the determination date unless there is an agreement to a suitable extension of time; 
  • Not negotiating on applications where:
    • A proposal is unacceptable in principle;
    • Where further marketing or wildlife surveys are required;
    • Where in our opinion the extent of negotiation would result in a fundamentally different proposal;
    • Where re-advertisement is required;
    • Where not in accordance with pre-application advice.
  • Not accepting the submission of unsolicited plans.

We may request that a plan register is provided to clearly show superseded and amended plans. Plan numbers and revision dates should also be made clear. It is important for us to understand your documents, and ensure we display them correctly on our web pages for interested parties to view. It is also important to correctly identify plans as part of the decision-making process. Please see the example plan register below:

Example plan register
Document Document number Document dates 2/1/24 Document dates 9/1/24
Site location plan ABC-123-1 1
Existing elevations ABC-123-2 1
Existing internals ABC-123-3 1
Existing layout ABC-123-4 1
Proposed elevations ABC-123-5 1 2
Proposed internals ABC-123-6 1 2
Proposed layout ABC-123-7 1 2

Publicity

The Council reserves the right to undertake further publicity at any stage during a planning application, including receipt of amended details, in accordance with the following principles:

  • Where the Council accepts an amendment to an application, neighbours, and third parties who were originally notified of the application will be formally re-notified when the planning officer considers that the amendments have a greater impact;
  • In most instances where amended plans are submitted that reduce the quantum of development, lessen the impact on the amenities of the locality or relate to minor matters of detail the decision will be taken at the discretion of officers that no further publicity will be required;
  • In all cases, amended details will be available to view on the online Council's planning application webpages. All comments received to a planning application will be considered in the assessment of the proposals;
  • Each case is assessed on its own merits and in line with Government Guidance. Professional planning judgment will be exercised in all cases to assess whether changes to planning applications require further publicity.

Pre-application enquiries

Applicants and agents are advised to submit a pre-application enquiry if negotiation or advice on a scheme is required.