Further information that may affect your application

When submitting a planning application, there are some factors to consider and information to provide.

National information requirements

Depending on the type of application, there are several national information requirements that an application has to meet to be valid. We cannot determine an invalid application. There is further guidance on making an application | GOV.UK.

Local requirements

In addition to national requirements, depending on the application type, there are several local requirements that an application must meet to be valid. See local validation requirements for further guidance.

Online mapping tool

Use our online mapping tool if you want to identify constraints that may affect a piece of land and which might impact national or local validation requirements.

You can also use the maps to find your site location, then, using the map features list, identify if your site is covered by certain designations, restrictions or issues such as contaminated land.

The planning constraints checking tool user guide has further guidance on using this mapping tool.

Permitted development

Many development proposals do not always require submitting a planning application as they may fall under permitted development, which is permitted subject to certain limitations and conditions. 

Other factors that may affect your application

When applying, it is useful to understand the context of your site and the factors a planning officer will consider when dealing with your application. Below are pages containing further information that may affect your proposal.

Listed buildings

You will no doubt know if your property is a listed building. If you are unsure, you can search the National Heritage list. Our listed buildings page also has further information. 

Conservation areas

Some localities are covered by conservation areas, which aim to enhance and retain the character of a specific area. Check if your site is in a conservation area.

Street and property naming and numbering

Visit our street and property naming and numbering pages if your application involves changes to any address, including the creation of new dwellings, a new road or a change of premises name, you will need to ensure you talk to us about correct addressing.

Nutrient Neutrality

Nutrient neutrality requires that in some developments in certain areas, there should be no additional 'nutrient pollution' to the water catchment. It applies only to new developments (where accommodation is provided) in areas with protected habitat sites already in 'unfavourable condition'.  In North Norfolk, this covers the Bure and Wensum River catchment areas – view the maps.

Green Infrastructure and Recreational Impact Avoidance and Mitigation Strategy 

GIRAMS, all new residential and tourism developments are required to mitigate the effects of the development and show how they will achieve this before approval of planning permission.