Planning - Forms, Guidance & Help Text

This page will provide you with Forms, Guidance and help with the Planning Process.

Links to Planning Portal - Assistance With The Planning Process:

• Planning Portal: Planning Permission 
• How Do I Make A Planning Application? 
• How do I Appeal Against a Planning Refusal? 

Helpful Tools:

• Volume Calculator
• Check - Fee Calculator 
• Where Can I Put My Satellite Dish? 

Related Documents

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• Design and Access Statements for Householder Applications
  Leaflet explaining what a Design and Access Statement is, why they are required and how to write one for a Householder Planning Permission Application. The leaflet also contains an example statement.
  Last updated: 17/11/2011, 9:28am (357 KB)
• Design & Access Statements
  Access for Disabled People
  Last updated: 25/11/2009, 10:22am (49 KB)
• Major Proposal Access Statement Guidance
  Model Statement for Major Proposal
  Last updated: 25/01/2012, 3:11pm (165 KB)
• Minor Proposal Access Statement Guidance
  Model Statement for a Minor Proposal
  Last updated: 25/01/2012, 3:12pm (120 KB)
• Access Statement Example
  Sample of a Design and access statement
  Last updated: 03/10/2011, 4:46pm (3.2 MB)
• Planning Permission - How Does the Application Process Work?
  Leaflet explaining how planning applications are processed
  Last updated: 03/05/2011, 9:56am (105 KB)
• Fees for the Discharge of Planning Conditions
  New explanation for the fees for discharge of Planning Conditions
  Last updated: 25/11/2009, 10:30am (99 KB)
• Fees for Planning Applications
  A guide to the fees for planning applications in Torbay
  Last updated: 26/01/2012, 2:34pm (90 KB)
• Energy Saving Equipment
  Guidance on Planning and Building Control requirements when installing energy saving equipment.
  Last updated: 27/09/2011, 12:04pm (87 KB)
• Planning & Development Services Pre-Application Policy
  Code of Practice For 'Dealing with Enquiries About The Need For Planning Consent And Pre-Application Advice'.
  Last updated: 15/11/2011, 12:07pm (26 KB)
• Pre-Application Enquiry Form
  Form for making enquiries to the Planning Department prior to making a planning application.
  Last updated: 05/01/2012, 1:03pm (400 KB)
• Planning & Development Services Enforcement Policy
  This document explains the Council's obligations when a potentially unlawful development is reported.  It also sets out standards for the delivery of this service.
  Last updated: 25/11/2009, 10:36am (54 KB)
• A Guide to Publicity and Neighbour Notification
  This Code of Practice indicates how the council publicises planning applications and explains how Torbay Council complies with the legislation.
  Last updated: 17/11/2011, 9:28am (296 KB)
• Attending the Development Control Committee
  Leaflet for applicants and objectors which explains the purpose and process of the Development Management Committee
  Last updated: 17/11/2011, 9:28am (288 KB)

Related Websites

• Planning Portal 

Related Tasks

• Feedback - General
• Feedback - Complaints
• Register - Online Planning 

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