Validation of Applications
The Validation requirement consists of two parts, namely
National Requirements (mainly technical) and Local Requirements
(supporting information). The former are generally summarised
towards the end of the application forms. They are also included,
together with potentially relevant Local Requirements, on
Validation checklists which have now been finalised and which are
based on a Kent-wide model. There is a separate checklist for each
application type. As examples, many of the checklists highlight the
prospective need for Flood Risk Assessments or Biodiversity
Surveys. This does not mean that they are all automatically
required in all cases. However, depending on the nature, location
and scale of the development or works, they may be required. The
onus is on the applicant/agent to use the appropriate checklist and
determine whether particular requirements need to be met. Advice
Notes have also been prepared to assist this process. The
checklists and notes can also be used, of course, as a basis for
pre-application discussion. You are encouraged to submit completed
checklists with formal applications.
If an application is submitted, but is lacking certain
information to meet a National or Local Requirement, it will be
declared invalid and you will be informed of the reason(s). If the
information is determined to be required after an application has
been validated (e.g. a Flood Risk Assessment has not been submitted
or requested but turns out subsequently to be required) you will be
so informed. At this stage, the original validation date will be
disregarded and the application will be revalidated (i.e. a new 8,
13 or 16 week determination period will commence) upon receipt of
the information.
If you are submitting hard copy applications, there is a
statutory requirement for a total of four copies (one original plus
three). As previously, a fifth copy would assist. We may request
further copies in some circumstances.
Contact Planning
Telephone: 01304 872486
email developmentcontrol@dover.gov.uk
