Planning validation checklists - Planning application checklist for public service infrastructure development

Public service infrastructure development means major development which is not EIA development.

The application for planning permission form should be used for making a detailed planning application for relevant development, where the main purpose of the development is:

  • (a) the provision of or works for the extension or alteration of:
    • (i) a health service hospital;
    • (ii) a school or institution within the further education sector; or
    • (iii) an institution within the higher education sector within the meaning of section 91(5) of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992; or
    • (iv) criminal justice accommodation
       
Help and guidance notes
Form to be used
Fee

Refer to the Fee Schedule to determine correct fee.

Legislation

Public infrastructure development (new direction)

The modified procedures apply to an application made on or after 1 August 2021 for development which falls within the definition of “public service infrastructure development” in article 2 of the Town and Country Planning Development Management Procedure (England) Order 2015 (DMPO) as amended by article 3 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021.

The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

What to include with your application

Refer to detailed guidance

  • correct fee
  • correct application form
  • signed and dated ownership certificate
  • site Location Plan including means of access to a highway
  • block plan
  • elevation plans – existing and proposed as required
  • floor plans – existing and proposed as required
  • design & access statement/heritage if required
Additional information that may be needed

The planning officer may require additional information to determine your application, to avoid any delays please refer to our additional requirements list (PDF) and provide the necessary plans/documents for your application.