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Planning application forms, biodiversity and validation guidance
Guidance and information you need before you submit a planning application.
Dealing with invalid applications
The Local Planning Authority (LPA) deal with a very high number of invalid applications - approximately 70% of all applications submitted. The LPA has published guidance on information required to be submitted with applications.
Dealing with such a high percentage of invalid applications uses a significant amount of time and resources which:
- affects the timescales for processing applications
- results in delays for the customer
- puts pressure on existing staff
Administration charges have been introduced for dealing with invalid applications, This is aimed at:
- improving the quality of applications submitted
- significantly increasing the number of applications valid at first submission
- enabling the planning support team to focus resources on the processing of applications rather than managing invalid applications.