Planning forms, fees and validation checklists
View planning application forms, validation checklists and other guidance
- Planning pre-application service
- Planning fees
- General guidance: checklists and pro-forma
- Householder applications
- Applications for full planning permission and change of use
- Applications for outline planning permission and reserved matters
- Applications relating to conditions on planning permissions
- Listed buildings, conservation and works to trees
- Advertisement consent
- Lawful development certificate applications
- Prior notifications
- Amendments and time limits
- Ownership certificates
- Miscellaneous
Planning pre-application service
We offer a planning pre-application service. For a small fee, we are able to offer advice on your planning application before you submit it to us.
Planning fees
View current planning application fees (PDF) [681KB] (from 6 December 2023)
Charges for invalid applications
The Local Planning Authority (LPA) deal with a very high number of invalid applications. The LPA has published guidance on information required to be submitted with applications, which has been available on this webpage, for a number of years. Dealing with such a high percentage of invalid applications uses a significant amount of time and resources. This affects the timescales for processing applications, results in delays for the customer and puts pressure on existing staff.
Administration charges are being introduced for the process of dealing with invalid applications. This is aimed at improving the quality of applications submitted to us and significantly increasing the number of applications valid at first submission. This will enable the planning support team to focus resources on the processing of applications rather than managing invalid applications.
This new process, together with the LPAs recent review of the pre-application advice service, is expected to improve the overall customer experience for our clients.
A new charge for invalid planning applications will come into effect from 9am on 2 December 2024. Invalid fees are as follows:
| Application type | Invalid fee per attempt | Maximum attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Householder | £25 | Three |
| Other Planning Applications | £65 | Three |
This charge will also apply if an invalid application is withdrawn after notification that it is invalid. This charge will be deducted from any fee refund.
To avoid a charge for an invalid planning application, it is highly recommended that you consult the Council's Local Validation List prior to the submission of your application. The Council's Local Validation List (PDF) [437KB] sets out the general requirements for planning applications. It has been updated to provide a clearer guide to what the Council needs for an application to be valid first time. If further advice is required, you will be able to utilise the Council's existing pre-application advice service to establish the complete range of documentation required.
General guidance: checklists and pro-forma
- Validation aid for agents and applicants (PDF) [333KB]
- Cambridgeshire County Council Drainage Strategy checklist (PDF) [420KB]
- Ciria - The SuDs Manual (Sustainable Drainage) (PDF) [26MB]
- Waste collection requirements for domestic properties (PDF) [3MB]
- Fire statement form (Word doc) [43KB]
- Construction Environmental Management Plan Template (PDF) [235KB]
- Demonstrating your scheme is self-build or custom-build housing form
Biodiversity checklist and BNG requirements
- Biodiversity checklist - Major applications (PDF) [390KB]
- Biodiversity Checklist - Minor and Other applications (PDF) [203KB]
- BNG - Major Metric Calculation Tool
- BNG - Minor Metric Calculation Tool
- BNG - Supporting statement to submit with applications (Word doc) [45KB]
- BNGP Supporting statement to submit post application/decision (PDF) [239KB]
Great crested newts
Surface flood and water
- Surface Water Drainage Guidance for developers
- Flood and Water Supplementary Planning Document
- Surface water and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) planning
Householder applications
View application forms on the Planning Portal.
Use these forms when applying for works to your existing dwelling. Examples of works include extensions, conservatories, fences, sheds and garages.
| Ref. | Application form | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| PF01 | Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling | |
| PF02 | This form is only required if your proposal involves the demolition of a building (or part of it) within a conservation area | |
| PF03 | Householder application for planning permission for works or extension to a dwelling and listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building |
Applications for full planning permission and changes of use
| Ref. | Application form | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| PF04 | Application for planning permission (including change of use) Use this form when applying for new dwellings, commercial retail or industrial applications, change of use, shop fronts, erection of fences and detached buildings that don't come within a residential curtilage | |
| PF07 | Advice as PF04 - but for use when you want to demolish something as well, and the site comes within a conservation area | |
| PF08 | Advice as PF04 - but for use when the proposal involves works to a listed building | |
| PF09 | Application for planning permission and consent to display advertisement(s) | National and Local List requirements (PDF) [437KB] |
Applications for outline permission and reserved matters
| Ref. | Application form | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| PF05 | Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved Use this form when applying for outline permission. This means you want to agree the permission in principle (for example, a new dwelling) but only want to submit some (not all) details such as the vehicular access information. This cannot be used for change of use applications, householder applications, advertisements or trees. | |
| PF06 | Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved Use this form when applying for outline permission. This means you want to agree the permission in principle but do not want to submit any details at this stage. This cannot be used for change of use applications, householder applications, advertisements or trees. | |
| PF23 | Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval Use this form when you want to submit the outstanding details (reserved matters) that you did not submit at the outline stage. |
Applications relating to conditions on planning permissions
| Ref. | Application form | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| PF25 | Use this form when you want to vary or remove a condition that has been put on a previous application decision | |
| PF27 | Application for approval of details reserved by a condition Use this form when you want to 'discharge' a condition on a previous application decision. For example, a condition on a previous decision notice may ask for details of bricks and tiles before the development commences. To supply these details and get the decision 'discharged' (approved) you need to submit this type of application | National and Local List requirements (PDF) [437KB] |
| PF | Use this guidance when you want submit your Biodiversity Gain Plan to discharge the condition on a previous decision. | PF Biodiversity Net Gain Plan (Post decision) (PDF) [739KB] |
Listed buildings, conservation and works to trees
Use separate forms for application for listed building consent for alterations, extension or demolition of a listed building plus advertisement consent.
| Ref. | Application form | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| PF10 | Application for planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation area Use this form when you want to demolish something in a conservation area over 115 cubic metres. You may also need full or householder permission - there is a combined form for this | |
| PF11 | Use this form when you want to carry out works to a listed building. You may also need full or householder permission - there is a combined form for this | |
| PF31 | Use this form when you want to carry out works to trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO). You can also use it to notify proposed works to trees in conservation areas | PF31 National Requirements and Guidance (PDF) [375KB] |
| PF21 | Hedgerow Removal Notice | PF21 National Requirements and Guidance (PDF) [377KB] |
Advertisement consent
| Ref | Application form | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| PF12 | Application for consent to display an advertisement(s) For use when applying to erect an advertisement on a building or on land |
Lawful development certificate applications
| Ref | Application form | Validation |
|---|---|---|
| PF14 | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use of operation or activity, including those in breach of planning condition | |
| PF15 | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development. This form is used to find out if you need planning permission. | |
| PF43 | Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed works to a listed building |
Prior notifications
Amendments and time limits
| Ref. | Application form | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| PF34 | Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission Use this form if you want to make some amendments to an approved application and need to know if a further planning application is required. This type of application will determine whether the amendments can go ahead without a further full planning application or if an application is required | PF34 National Requirements and Guidance (PDF) [416KB] |
| PF39 | Application for modification of discharge of S106 (PDF) [182KB] | PF39 National Requirements and Guidance (PDF) [411KB] |
Ownership certificates
Miscellaneous
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