Apply for planning permission FAQs
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Q: When do I need planning permission for something?
Q: Why do I need to apply for planning permission and building control consent separately?
Q: What are permitted development rights?
Q: What scale should I use for my plans/drawings?
Q: What sort of electronic formats do you accept?
Q: Can I submit electronic files of any size?
If you are using the Planning Portal to submit an application, or if you are submitting files to us on CD/DVD, you are asked not to submit any files larger than 5MB. The reason for this is that the documents are displayed on our website, and for accessibility reasons we have to restrict their size.
If you use the Planning Portal to submit an application to us, the total size of all your attachments cannot exceed 25Mb. Therefore when submitting major applications where the total size of the attachments will be in excess of this limit, please submit the whole application, including the form, to the council on CD/DVD.
Whether you are using the Planning Portal or not, if you are submitting electronic files, please download 'Applying for planning permission - essential downloads'. This contains the download 'General advice on submitting planning applications to Wandsworth', which includes advice on submitting electronic applications.
Q: Can I submit my application to you using the Planning Portal website?
Q: How can I avoid unnecessary delays in processing my application?
Q: After I submit my application, how long before I can expect to hear from you?
Q: How can I find out how my application is progressing?
Q: Will a planner contact me to discuss the proposal?
Q: Will someone need to visit the site?
Q: What are the key dates in progressing my application?
Q: Who do you consult about my application?
Q: Will I be able to amend the planning application?
Q: Who is responsible for making a decision on my application?
Q: How is a planning application determined?
Q: When can I expect to get a decision on my planning application?
Q: How does the planning applications committee work?
Q: Should I lobby Councillors?
Q: What happens if the application looks likely to be refused?
Q: If I am not happy with the decision what can I do?
Q: What policies do planners use to assess applications?
Q: I need to submit a 'Design and access statement', what is it?
Q: Can I discuss my application with you before I submit it?
