APPENDIX 1
Essex County Council Validation Form 1 for:
FULL / OUTLINE / RESERVED MATTERS / VARIATION (NONCOMPLIANCE) WITH CONDITION(S) APPLICATIONS
Applications MUST include the national requirements & applicable local requirements. It is
advised to discuss exact requirements during pre-application discussions (as this varies
site by site), to avoid time & expense of undertaking unnecessary work, while speeding up
validation & planning processes by ensuring all relevant information is submitted.
All electronic submissions MUST follow file size, type and naming conventions specified in
the Supplementary Guidance (Section 1.1.11).
APPLICATION TYPE
Applications for Full Planning Permission
Applications for Outline Planning Permission with Some Matters Reserved
Applications for Outline Planning Permission with All Matters Reserved
Applications for Approval of Reserved matters following Outline Approval
Applications for Removal or Variation of a Condition following the grant of
Planning Permission
Tick as
appropriate
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NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Advice in
section
(s):*
Item
Single (or agreed number) of
hardcopies
The Standard Application Form (signed
& dated), including signed & dated
declarations of Ownership &
Agricultural Holdings
Design & Access Statement (Except
change of use applications)
Location Plan
Site Plan
Block Plan of the Site
Existing & Proposed Elevations
Existing & Proposed Floor Plans
Existing & Proposed Site Sections
Finished Floor / Site Levels
Existing & Proposed Roof Plans
The Correct Fee
Environmental Impact Assessment
Required
?
1.1.11.6
2.4
N/A
YES
2.1
2.3.5
2.3.7
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
2.3.4
YES
2.3.6
2.2
1.2.4
YES
YES
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Aftercare / Restoration Scheme
Air Quality Impact Assessment
covering dust, odour & Bio-aerosols
Risk Assessment (if applicable)
Where information can be
found, or statement why it
is not appropriate
3.1
3.2
* - Sections of the Supplementary Guidance
Further local requirements are listed overleaf:
Validation Form 1 Continued
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Item
Biodiversity Checklist (signed & dated)
If required by checklist - Biodiversity
Statement & Mitigation Plan
If required - Habitats Regulations
Assessment / Appropriate Assessment
If required by checklist - Species Surveys
carried out at the correct time of year
Borehole or Trial Pit Analysis
Climate Change / Energy / Sustainability
Statement
Daylight / Sunlight Assessment
Economic Statement
Impacts of Hydrology covering Flood
Risk Assessment, Hydrological & Hydrogeological Assessments & SuDS
(if applicable)
Foul Sewage & Utilities Assessment(s)
Health Impact Assessments
Heritage Statement &/or
Archaeological Assessment
Land Contamination Assessment
Landscape Assessment &/or
Visual Impact Assessment
Light Impact Assessment
Noise Impact Assessment
Open Space / Playing Field Assessment
Parking Provision
Phasing & Method of Operation
Statement
Photographs and Photomontages
Planning Obligations - Draft Head(s) of
Terms
Planning Statement
Public Rights of Way
Public Involvement Programme
Structural Survey
Transport Assessment / Transport
Statements / Travel Plan
Tree Survey / Arboricultural Implications
and Method Statement
Advice in
section
(s):
3.3
Required
?
Where information can
be found, or statement
why it is not appropriate
YES
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.8.1
3.8.2
3.8.3
3.8.4
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.11.1
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
3.20
3.21
3.22
3.23
3.24
3.25
3.26
3.27
You are advised to submit your application through the Planning Portal, with at least (or
as otherwise advised) one hard copy to: Minerals & Waste Planning Team, Essex
County Council, E3 County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH