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Local validation requirements (planning applications and listed building consent) consultation

The West Suffolk Council local validation requirements (planning applications and listed building consent), known as the ‘local validation list’, sets out the information that West Suffolk Council requires to be submitted before a planning application can be validated. It also provides guidance on the detail and scope of that information, which will depend on the scale and nature of the proposal.

Validation is the process undertaken by the council to check that new planning applications are complete and include all relevant supporting information. West Suffolk Council’s current validation requirements are being reviewed to reflect changes in planning legislation, policy, and guidance.

For more information and to take part in the consultation visit: Local validation requirements (planning applications and listed building consent) consultation

Make a planning application

Visit the Making a planning application page (below) to select the type of application you need from the menu. You can then see all the validation requirements you need to consider when making your application.

To increase efficiency and avoid delays in processing please submit planning applications online:

• Please submit applications electronically on the Planning Portal or by email to planning.technical@westsuffolk.gov.uk
• If submitting by email, payment can be made online or details for BACs can be provided. Telephone payments can also be made by phoning our customer service team on 01284 763233
• Please submit all correspondence using our public access system or by email to planning.technical@westsuffolk.gov.uk

Please note that, while the validation requirements indicate all application types, some are covered by specific regimes. The documents listed there are those the legislation asks for and not specifically local validation requirements. Applications such as hazardous substances consents and prior notifications are not subject to local validation requirements.

Fees can be found on the Planning Portal - a guide to the fees for planning applications in England.

If you have any problems with the system please email planning.help@westsuffolk.gov.uk