Planning permission for relevant demolition in a Conservation Area

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Paper application form (ECAB 2024) for planning permission to carry out relevant demolition in a conservation area under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. It collects applicant and agent details, a description of the proposed demolition, start and completion dates (if work has begun), and full site address or grid reference. It asks about related past or current applications, any pre-application advice received, and neighbour or community consultation. Applicants must explain why demolition is necessary and declare any relationship to local authority staff or members. The form includes Biodiversity Net Gain questions, including whether the condition applies, habitat value calculations, irreplaceable habitats, and required supporting metric outputs and plans. It requires completion of ownership and agricultural land certificates (A–D), a declaration of accuracy, contact details, site visit access information, and a checklist of mandatory plans and copies.

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ECAB 2024

Application for planning permission for relevant demolition in a conservation area

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

1. Applicant Name and Address

Title:

First name:

Last name:

Address 1:

Address 2:

Town:

Address 3:

County:

Country:

Postcode:

Company (optional):

House number:

House name:

House suffix:

Unit:

2. Agent Name and Address

Title:

House name:

House suffix:

House number:

Unit:

Company (optional):

First name:

Last name:

Address 1:

Address 2:

Town:

Address 3:

County:

Country:

Postcode:

Local Planning Authority details:

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Information provided on this form and in supporting documents may be published on the authority's planning register and website.

Please ensure that the information you submit is accurate and correct and does not include personal or sensitive information.

If you require any further clarification, please contact the Local Planning Authority directly.

Upon receipt of this form and any supporting information, it is the responsibility of the Local Planning Authority to inform you of its obligations in regards to the processing of your application. Please refer to its website for further information on any legal, regulatory and commercial requirements relating to information security and data protection of the information you have provided.

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This form is specifically designed to be printed and completed offline.

Please complete this form in block capitals using black ink to facilitate scanning.

You are advised to read the accompanying guidance notes and per-question help text.

If you would rather make this application online, you can do so on our website:

https://www.planningportal.co.uk/apply

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3. Description of the Proposal

Please describe the proposed works:

Has the work already started? Yes No

If Yes, please state the date when the work was started (DD/MM /YYYY):

(date must be pre-application submission)

Has the work been completed? Yes No

If Yes, please state the date when the work was completed (DD/MM /YYYY):

(date must be pre-application submission)

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4. Site Address Details

Please provide the full postal address of the application site.

House name:

House suffix:

House number:

Unit:

Address 1:

Address 2:

Town:

Address 3:

County:

Postcode (optional):

Easting:

Northing:

Description of location or a grid reference.

(must be completed if postcode is not known):

Description:

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5. Related Proposals

Are there any current applications, previousproposals or demolitions for the site?

Yes No

If Yes please describe and include the planning application reference number(s), if known:

Description Reference number
  
  
  
  

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6. Pre-application Advice

Has assistance or prior advice been sought from the local authority about this application? Yes No

If Yes, please complete the following information about the advice you were given. (This will help the authority to deal with this application more efficiently).

Please tick if the full contact details are not known, and then complete as much as possible:

Officer name:

Reference:

Date (DD/MM /YYYY):

(must be pre-application submission)

Details of pre-application advice received?

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7. Neighbour and Community Consultation

Have you consulted your neighbours or the local community about the proposal? Yes No

If Yes, please provide details:

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9. Explanation for Proposed Demolition Work

Why is it necessary to demolish all or part of the building(s) and/or structure(s)?

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8. Authority Employee / Member

It is an important principle of decision-making that the process is open and transparent. For the purposes of this question, "related to" means related, by birth or otherwise, closely enough that a fair-minded and informed observer, having considered the facts, would conclude that there was bias on the part of the decision-maker in the local planning authority.

Do any of the following statements apply to you and/or agent? Yes No

If Yes, please provide details of their name, role and how you are related to them.

With respect to the authority, I am:

  • (a) a member of staff
  • (b) an elected member
  • (c) related to a member of staff
  • (d) related to an elected member

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10. Biodiversity Net Gain

Do you believe that, if the development is granted planning permission, the Biodiversity Gain Condition (as set out in Paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) would apply?

Yes No

If No, please provide reasons, with reference to which exemptions or transitional arrangements you believe apply:

If Yes, please provide the information requested in all the questions below:

Date (DD/MM/YYYY): Please provide the date the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat(s) have been calculated:

(this should be one of the following dates: the date of this application; or an earlier proposed date)

Please provide the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitats on this date:

If a date earlier than the date of the submission of the planning application has been specified above, please provide reasons why this date has been used:

Date (DD/MM/YYYY): Please state the publication date of the biodiversity metric tool(s) used to calculate the onsite biodiversity value(s) provided above.

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10. Biodiversity Net Gain (continued)

Date (DD/MM/YYYY): If yes, please state the publication date of the biodiversity metric tool(s) used to calculate any onsite biodiversity value(s) provided above.

If yes, please provide a description of these and any further details (for example reference to relevant document):

Does the application site have irreplaceable habitat(s) (corresponding to the descriptions in The Biodiversity Gain Requirements (Irreplaceable Habitat) Regulations 2024) which exist on land to which this application relates on the date the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat(s) was calculated?

Yes No

If yes, please provide details including: the date immediately before this activity was carried out; the onsite biodiversity value on this date; and any supporting evidence (or reference to relevant document containing these details).

Has there been any loss (or degradation) of any onsite habitat(s), resulting from activities carried out before the date the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat(s) was calculated and either:

  • on or after 30 January 2020 which were not in accordance with a planning permission; or
  • on or after 25 August 2023 which were in accordance with a planning permission?

Yes No

I/We confirm this application is accompanied by the following:

  1. The completed biodiversity metric tool(s) showing the calculation of the pre-development biodiversity values, and on the dates, detailed above including, if applicable, those related to any loss (or degradation) of any onsite habitat(s)
  2. Plan(s), showing onsite habitat(s) existing on the date the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat(s) was calculated; and
  3. If applicable, plan(s) showing onsite irreplaceable habitat(s) existing on the date the pre-development biodiversity value of onsite habitat(s) was calculated.

Please provide details (for example reference to relevant document):

Note: Plans must be drawn to an identified scale, and show the direction of North.

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11. Ownership Certificates and Agricultural Land Declaration

One Certificate A, B, C, or D, must be completed with this application form

CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP - CERTIFICATE A

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Certificate under Article 14

I certify/The applicant certifies that on the day 21 days before the date of this application nobody except myself/ the applicant was the owner* of any part of the land or building to which the application relates, and that none of the land to which the application relates is, or is part of, an agricultural holding**

NOTE: You should sign Certificate B, C or D, as appropriate, if you are the sole owner of the land or building to which the application relates but the land is, or is part of, an agricultural holding.

  • * “owner” is a person with a freehold interest or leasehold interest with at least 7 years left to run.
  • ** “agricultural holding” has the meaning given by reference to the definition of “agricultural tenant” in section 65(8) of the Act.

Signed - Applicant: Or signed - Agent: Date (DD/MM/YYYY):

CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP - CERTIFICATE B

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Certificate under Article 14

I certify/ The applicant certifies that I have/the applicant has given the requisite notice to everyone else (as listed below) who, on the day 21 days before the date of this application, was the owner* and/or agricultural tenant** of any part of the land or building to which this application relates.

  • * “owner” is a person with a freehold interest or leasehold interest with at least 7 years left to run.
  • ** “agricultural tenant” has the meaning given in section 65(8) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Name of Owner / Agricultural Tenant Address Date Notice Served
   
   
   
   

Signed - Applicant: Or signed - Agent: Date (DD/MM/YYYY):

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11. Ownership Certificates and Agricultural Land Declaration (continued)

CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP - CERTIFICATE C

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Certificate under Article 14

I certify/ The applicant certifies that:

  • Neither Certificate A or B can be issued for this application
  • All reasonable steps have been taken to find out the names and addresses of the other owners* and/or agricultural tenants** of the land or building, or of a part of it, but I have/ the applicant has been unable to do so.
  • * “owner” is a person with a freehold interest or leasehold interest with at least 7 years left to run.
  • ** “agricultural tenant” has the meaning given in section 65(8) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

The steps taken were:

Name of Owner / Agricultural Tenant Address Date Notice Served
   
   
   
   

Notice of the application has been published in the following newspaper (circulating in the area where the land is situated):

On the following date (which must not be earlier than 21 days before the date of the application):

Signed - Applicant: Or signed - Agent: Date (DD/MM/YYYY):

CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP - CERTIFICATE D

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Certificate under Article 14

I certify/ The applicant certifies that:

  • Certificate A cannot be issued for this application
  • All reasonable steps have been taken to find out the names and addresses of everyone else who, on the day 21 days before the date of this application, was the owner* and/or agricultural tenant** of any part of the land to which this application relates, but I have/ the applicant has been unable to do so.
  • * “owner” is a person with a freehold interest or leasehold interest with at least 7 years left to run.
  • ** “agricultural tenant” has the meaning given in section 65(8) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Signed - Applicant: Or signed - Agent: Date (DD/MM/YYYY):

The steps taken were:

On the following date (which must not be earlier than 21 days before the date of the application):

Notice of the application has been published in the following newspaper (circulating in the area where the land is situated):

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Signed - Applicant: Or signed - Agent: Date (DD/MM/YYYY):

(date cannot be pre-application)

13. Declaration

I/we hereby apply for planning permission/consent as described in this form and the accompanying plans/drawings and additional information. I/we confirm that, to the best of my/our knowledge, any facts stated are true and accurate and any opinions given are the genuine opinions of the person(s) giving them.

14. Applicant Contact Details

Telephone numbers

Country code:

National number:

Extension number:

Country code:

Mobile number (optional):

Country code:

Fax number (optional):

Email address (optional):

15. Agent Contact Details

Telephone numbers

Country code:

National number:

Extension number:

Country code:

Mobile number (optional):

Country code:

Fax number (optional):

Email address (optional):

16. Site Visit

Can the site be seen from a public road, public footpath, bridleway or other public land? Yes No

If the planning authority needs to make an appointment to carry out a site visit, whom should they contact? (Please select only one)

Other (if different from the agent/applicant's details) Agent Applicant

If Other has been selected, please provide:

Contact name:

Telephone number:

Email address:

12. Planning Application Requirements - Checklist

Please read the following checklist to make sure you have sent all the information in support of your proposal. Failure to submit all information required will result in your application being deemed invalid. It will not be considered valid until all information required by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) has been submitted.

  • The original and 3 copies* of the completed, dated Ownership Certificate (A, B, C or D – as applicable) and Article 14 Certificate (Agricultural Holdings):
  • The original and 3 copies* of other plans and drawings or information necessary to describe the subject of the application:
  • The original and 3 copies* of the plan which identifies the land to which the application relates drawn to an identified scale and showing the direction of North:
  • The original and 3 copies* of a completed and dated application form:

*National legislation specifies that the applicant must provide the original plus three copies of the form and supporting documents (a total of four copies), unless the application is submitted electronically or, the LPA indicate that a smaller number of copies is required. LPAs may also accept supporting documents in electronic format by post (for example, on a CD, DVD or USB memory stick).

You can check your LPA's website for information or contact their planning department to discuss these options.

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