Quality Submissions Guide Consultation
We’re launching a public consultation on our new Quality Submissions Guide, designed to help applicants and agents provide the right information from the start of the planning process.
The Guide includes a Planning Application Validation Checklist. The legislative background and guidance on Planning Application Validation Checklists is provided by the Department of Infrastructure, through Development Management Practice Note 8 – Planning Application Validation Checklists, and can be viewed here
By improving the quality of applications at the outset, we can:
✅ Process applications more efficiently
✅ Engage meaningfully with consultees earlier
✅ Reduce unnecessary delays
The guide sets out:
📋 The basic information required for all applications
📑 Additional supporting information linked to our Local Development Plan Strategy 2032
💡 Helpful examples for different types of applications
We want to hear your views before the new guide is implemented.
📢 Have your say and help shape a more effective, transparent planning process for our district.
👉 Download to read the draft guide and share your feedback through [email protected]
📅 Consultation closes on – 6th January 2026