Validation Guide: A guide to submitting Planning Applications (National and Local Requirements)

10.0 Local List Principles and Criteria for list preparation and review

10.1 The local list requirements set out in this validation guide have been informed by the requirements set out in paragraph 44 of the NPPF. This states that 'local planning authorities should publish a list of their information requirements for applications for planning permission. These requirements should be kept to the minimum needed to make decisions, and should be reviewed at least every 2 years. Local planning authorities should only request supporting information that is relevant, necessary and material to the application in question.

10.2 The local list requirements set out the policy basis for the requirement and explain clearly what is required. If the information is required and it is not provided your application will not be validated. The only exception to this is photographs, these are not required to validate your application, but it is strongly encouraged as they help officers in making their decisions and understanding the context of the site.