FOR NEW APPLICATIONS AND ENQUIRIES, PLEASE NOTE:-
Due to the introduction of 1APP and the fees increases, our workload and the number of applications received has gone up significantly. As a result, the validation process, in the short term, will be delayed, including our acknowledgement of applications.
Given our need to concentrate resources towards dealing with formal applications, this will have ramifications as to the speed with which we can deal with informal enquiries.
We are given to understand that due to the increase in volume of applications submitted through the Portal, they are experiencing some technical difficulties. We would ask that you direct any enquiries to the Planning Portal.
1APP AND LOCAL LIST GUIDANCE
The New National Standard Planning Application form known as 1APP has been introduced by Breckland Council (as of 10th March 2008), and Nationally as of 6th May 2008. Applications can only be submitted using the 1APP forms. Applications submitted using the old Breckland forms will not be accepted, and will be returned.
. Further information on how to make an application is available). Click here for further information, or visit the Planning Portal website Click here for details of the Local List (PDF 70.4KB)
NEW PLANNING APPLICATION FEES (AS FROM 6TH APRIL 2008)
As from 6th April 2008 fees have been increased. Details can be found on our fees page - click here
As the local planning authority, we are responsible for the development and protection of the environment within the District, in consultation with other local and national organisations. Planning and Building Control advice and guidance is available for residents and businesses. In addition, information is available on transport, landscape and conservation.
Technical language is often used, you may find the glossary will be helpful.
Information is provided on Planning Policy, Planning Appeals and Application Advice. There is also information on wards, parishes, and the frequently asked questions section offers immediate answers.
FOR LINKS TO ALL THE PLANNING PAGES, CLICK HERE.
An Introduction to Planning
For general planning advice, or to submit a planning application online, visit the Planning Portal website by clicking here.
DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTS
From 10th August 2006, a statement covering the design principles and access considerations of your proposal needs to be submitted with most applications for planning permission and/or listed building consent. The aim is to encourage higher design quality. If you don't provide this statement along with your application, it will be returned to you without being registered. For more information click here.
SAVED LOCAL PLAN
IMPORTANT UPDATE - Breckland Adopted Local Plan Saved Policies - September 2007.
From 27th September 2007, in accordance with paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 8 to the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, a number of policies from the Breckland District Local Plan 1999 have been saved for use in determining planning applications. Please see here for more information.
We can provide information and advice on:
Planning and Development Services– planning applications, general planning advice and planning appeals
Registry – copies of planning permissions and plans, maintaining the planning register and departmental records and reception desk.
Land Charges Searches
Enforcement
As well as:
· Building Control – Building Services, building regulations, inspections, approvals, completions and street, name and numbering
· Planning Policy (Environmental Planning Team) - Local Plan, Local Development Framework etc
· Trees and Countryside - Tree Preservation Orders (TPO's), Hedgerow Regulations etc
Historic Buildings
Links to all the Planning/Development Control Pages
| 
