Programme to Return Invalid Planning Applications
Published on Tue, 14 Feb 2006
Planning Service has announced today a further move in its commitment to speed up the planning process.
Planning Service has announced today a further move in its commitment to speed up the planning process.
Over the coming months a new procedure to return all invalid planning applications, along with the fee and the reasons for return will be rolled out to all planning offices.
The new procedures will be introduced in Craigavon Divisional Planning Office on 27th Feb 2006, with the dates for the remaining offices being announced shortly.
- Summary
- Rollout of the Programme
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Documentation
- Checklist for Planning Applications
- The new procedure is aimed at improving the quality of applications being made and to help ensure that your application progresses smoothly through the system without delay.
- The move follows on from the Modernising Planning Processes Consultation Paper where it received huge support.
Rollout will proceed as follows:
| Division | Implementarion Date |
|---|---|
| Belfast | April 2005 |
| Craigavon | 27th February 2006 |
| Ballymena | 6th March 2006 |
| Coleraine | 3rd April 2006 |
| Derry | 13th March 2006 |
| Downpatrick | 20th March 2006 |
| Omagh | 9th October 2006 |
| Enniskillen | 16th October 2006 |
How can I ensure that my application has been completed correctly?
We have recently re-designed our application forms and revised 'Guidance Notes to Applicants' to help you. Help is also available from your local Divisional Planning Office.
Planning Service use a series of checklists to determine if a planning application is valid. You may wish to use these checklists prior to submitting an application to the Planning Service. The checklists are available below for your information.
Will my cheque be cashed if the application is returned?
Most applications returned as invalid will have the original cheque returned, however some applications which make it through the initial sift will have the cheque lodged at that stage and a refund will be issued.
What happens if I use the wrong form?
Applications made on the wrong form will be returned as invalid. If you want to proceed you will have to resubmit your application, using the correct form.
Who can I contact if I have need any further information?
Please contact you local Divisional Planning Office.
- Explanatory Notes For Applicants
- Press Release: Get it Right or Get it Back
- Application Forms and Fees
- Modernising Planning Implementation Plan
Please note these checklists are working documents, any changes will be made immediately on the website.Please ensure that you use the most recent checklist.
- General Application P1 (
83 KB) - Householder Application PHD ( 59 KB)
- Advertisement Consent A1 ( 46 KB)
- Listed Building Consent LB1 ( 60 KB)
- Conservation Area Consent PCAC1 ( 55 KB)
- Overhead Power Lines P1 (NIE) ( 41 KB)
- Certificates of Lawfulness (existing use) LDC1 ( 69 KB)
- Certificates of Lawfulness (proposed use) LDC2 ( 63 KB)
- Articles 28 and 29 Art 28 and 29 ( 36 KB)
- Modify / Discharge a Planning Agreement MDA 1 ( 39 KB)
