Types of Application
There are several types of application. These include:
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An Outline Application, which
is appropriate when you wish to establish the principle of a particular
building proposal. In straightforward cases all that would be required
in the way of plans would be a site plan (probably at 1:2500 scale)
with the application site outlined in red. In some cases more details
may be requested before a decision can be given.
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A Detailed Application, which
is appropriate either following the grant of permission to an outline
application (when invariably further details would be required) or
where it is important to consider the details of the development from
the outset. Such applications apply, for example, proposals within
conservation areas or affecting listed buildings and extensions to
houses. It is generally at this stage that a qualified person will
be required to draw up the plans.
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A change of use application, which
normally applies where the application relates to the change of use
of a building or area of land. Some plans may be required to indicate
where the uses will take place in the building or on the land, but
generally less detail may be required than for detailed applications.
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An application for a certificate of lawful
use or development, which may be made if you wish to obtain
formal confirmation that:
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a) A proposed development would be lawful
if carried out without planning permission; or
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b) An existing use is lawful and enforcement
action cannot be taken against it, since it has existed continuously
for 4 or 10 years (depending upon the use). The onus is on you
to submit evidence to satisfy the Council that the use has existed
during this time, and often witnessed statements from third parties
will be needed.
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A Listed Building Consent application,
which is referred to later in this document.
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A Conservation Area Consent application,
which concerns the proposed demolition of a non-listed building in
a conservation area.
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An Advertisement Consent application, which relates to the display of advertisements. Here, too, the Regulations are complex, and it is best to consult the Development Control Section for advice. As a basic guide, it is best to start from the premise that all outdoor advertising is subject to control: you will be advised which types of advertisement fall outside the scope of the Regulations. A booklet aimed at explaining to anyone who wants to display an outdoor advertisement how the system of advertisement control works in England can be download free from the Communities and Local Government website from Monday 18 June 2007 of “Outdoor advertisements and signs: a guide for advertisers” (URL: http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1144629). This guide has been revised to take account of the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007.
E-mail: developmentcontrol@dover.gov.uk
