Submission and Validation

Submission and validation of a planning application

Can I get advice before submitting my application?

Yes, we offer a pre-application advice service (pre-app) for certain applications.

If you wish to contact us about pre-application planning advice please either email planningandgrowth@rushcliffe.gov.uk or ring customer services on 0115 981 9911.

How long does it take?

We aim to respond to pre-application enquiries within 21 days of all the necessary information (and the application fee) being submitted. More complex proposals or those requiring consultations or a site visit may take longer to assess. Please note that we are currently experiencing a high volume of applications and enquiries and cannot guarantee to provide a response within the time frame specified.

What happens to my pre-app after its validated?

When we receive your request, it will be given a reference number and be allocated to a named planning officer. You may be contacted for further information to help us process your request or to arrange a meeting or a site visit.

Pre-application advice will be given by letter/email. Your case officer will decide whether a meeting or site visit may also be helpful. Site meetings cannot be offered in all cases, particularly where there is little prospect of planning permission being obtained. Meetings about such development are time consuming and reduce the availability of officers. We may sometimes recommend that you amend your proposals and a further meeting or site visit may be necessary.

Information we do not provide as part of the service

We cannot provide detailed technical advice, draw up plans or design the proposal for you. We cannot guarantee that planning permission will be granted for a future application. The fee is not refundable.

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