Regulation 3 Applications for planning permission

(1)

Subject to the following provisions of this regulation, an application for planning permission shall—

(a)

be made on a form provided by the local planning authority;

(b)

include the particulars specified in the form and be accompanied by a plan which identifies the land to which it relates and any other plans and drawings and information necessary to describe the development which is the subject of the application; and

(c)

except where the authority indicate that a lesser number is required, be accompanied by 3 copies of the form and the plans and drawings submitted with it.

(2)

In the case of an application for outline planning permission, details need not be given of any proposed reserved matters.

(3)

An application—

(a)

for renewal of planning permission where—

(i)

a planning permission has previously been granted for development which has not yet begun, and

(ii)

a time limit was imposed under section 41 (limit of duration of planning permission) or section 42 (outline planning permission) of the Act which has not yet expired, or

(b)

under section 31A (an application for the variation of a condition subject to which the planning permission was granted) or 32(1)(b) (an application for permission to retain buildings or works or continue the use of land without compliance with a condition),

shall be made in writing and give sufficient information to enable the authority to identify the previous grant of planning permission and any condition in question.