Validation of planning applications

From April 2008 there will be changes to the way all planning applications are received and registered by Planning Authorities. This process is known as validation, where the Planning Authority decides whether it has correct and adequate supporting information to understand and fairly decide a planning application.

The Government has sought to standardise the information requirements for the different types of planning application by producing a national list of general requirements (such as a site plan). Each Planning Authority will also add a list of local requirements (such as a flood risk or transport assessment).

Kent County Council has now agreed its own list of local information requirements. Please note that the information requirements may affect you as someone who is:

• Applying for planning permission.
• Commenting on someone else's planning application.
• Professionally consulted on planning applications.
• Professionally assisting others in submitting planning applications.

For all validation guidance and the general and local information requirements see the validation of planning applications advice.