Table One – National Validation Checklist

Table One – National Validation Checklist 1  National Requirement  Details 
1.1  Application Form 

Application forms and guidance on completing them is available from www.planningportal.co.uk. 

Should you be submitting paper copies, these are available at the following link: www.planningportal.co.uk/paperforms 

All sections of the form must be completed in full, dated and signed. 
1.2  Correct Fee 

The application must be accompanied by the correct fee. Fees can be calculated using the Planning Portal fee calculator.

Planning fees are set by the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) Regulations 2017. 
1.3  Ownership Certificate and Agricultural Land Declaration 

This forms part of the application form and must be fully completed and signed in accordance with Section 14 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). 

  • Certificate A must be completed when the applicant is the sole owner of the site. 
  • Certificate B must be completed when the owner of the site is known to the applicant 
  • Certificate C and D must be completed when some or none of the owners of the site are known. 

Where Ownership Certificates B, C or D have been signed notice must be given and/or published in accordance with article 13 of the DMPO. 
1.4  Site Location Plan 

A location plan based on an up-to-date map. This should be at an identified standard metric scale (typically 1:1250 or 1:2500, but wherever possible the plan should be scaled to fit onto A4 or A3 size paper). 

Plans should identify sufficient roads and/or buildings on land adjoining the application site to ensure that the exact location of the application site is clear. 

The application site should be edged clearly with a red line. It should include all land necessary to carry out the proposed development – for example, land required for access to the site from a public highway, visibility splays, landscaping, car parking and open areas around buildings. 

A blue line should be drawn around any other land owned by the applicant, close to or adjoining the application site. 
1.5  Block Plan 

Block plan of the site (e.g. at a scale of 1:200) (3 copies unless the application is submitted electronically) showing the following: 

  1. a. the direction of North 
  2. b. the proposed development in relation to the site boundaries and other existing buildings on the site, with written dimensions including those to the boundaries 

and the following, unless these would NOT influence or be affected by the proposed development: 

  1. c. all the buildings, roads and footpaths on land adjoining the site including access arrangements 
  2. d. all public rights of way crossing or adjoining the site 
  3. e. the position of all trees on the site, and those on adjacent land 
  4. f. the extent and type of any hard surfacing; and 
  5. g. boundary treatment including walls or fencing where this is proposed 
1.6  Design and Access Statement 

A design and access statement (DAS) is required for: 

  • Applications for major development; 
  • Applications for development in a designated area (Conservation Area) where the proposed development consists of: 
  • One or more dwellings; or – 
  • A building or buildings with a floor space of 100 square meters or more; 
  • Applications for listed building consent. 

A Design and Access Statement is a concise report accompanying certain applications for planning permission and applications for listed building consent. They provide a framework for applicant to explain how the proposed development is a suitable response to the site and its setting, and demonstrate that it can be adequately accessed by prospective users. 

It is possible to include this in a planning statement and vice versa. It is important however that you clearly state this in your submission. 
1.7  Fire Statement 

Multi-occupied residential buildings of 18 metres or more in height, or 7 or more storeys, must be accompanied by a Fire Statement completed by a competent person. 

Guidance found here: Fire safety and high-rise residential buildings (from 1 August 2021) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 
1.8  Existing and proposed floor plans 

Plans should be drawn to scale (1:50 or 1:100) with title, drawing number and scale bar. 

Plans should be proportionate to the nature and size of the proposed development and should clearly show the proposed works in relation to what is already there and highlight the relationship to neighbouring buildings and any structures to be demolished. 
1.9  Existing and proposed elevations 

Elevation drawings should be drawn to scale (1:50 or 1:100) with title, drawing number and scale bar. Drawings should be proportionate to the nature and size of the proposed development and should clearly show the proposed works in relation to what is already there and highlight the relationship to neighbouring buildings. 

Elevations should indicate the proposed building materials and the style, materials and finish of windows and doors. 
1.10  Existing and proposed roof plans  Plans should be drawn to scale (1:50 or 1:100) with title, drawing number and scale bar. Plans should be proportionate to the nature and size of the proposed development 
1.11  Existing and proposed site sections and finished floor levels. 

In cases where a proposal involves a change in ground levels or is on a sloping site, drawings at a 1:50 or 1:100 scale should be submitted showing a cross section through the proposed building or site. 

Full information should be submitted to demonstrate how proposed buildings relate to existing site levels and neighbouring development. 

Plans should show existing site levels and finished floor levels for the proposed development.