Planning Portal - Mandatory documents

Mandatory documents

National requirements

As a minimum, you must provide the following documents for your planning application to be valid:

The standard application form
Two plans:
- Site Location plan (sometimes known as a location plan) – which shows the site area and its surrounding context. This can be purchased online from one of the Planning Portal's accredited suppliers either as part of the application process, or separately, and then attached to the application.
- Block Plan (sometimes known as a site plan) – which shows the proposed development in detail and can be purchased from one of the Portal’s four accredited suppliers.
An ownership certificate A, B, C or D must be completed stating the ownership of the property.
Agricultural holdings certificate – this is required whether or not the site includes an agricultural holding. All agricultural tenants must be notified prior to the submission of the application
Design and access statement (if required) – this should outline the design principles and concepts that have been applied to the proposed development and how issues relating to access to the development have been dealt with. Find out more about design and access statements.
Correct application fee. You can calculate the correct fee for your application by using the Portal’s fee calculator.

Local level requirements

In addition to the national list, your local planning authority may produce a list which details any specific documentation that is required to accompany the application. The requirements may vary according to the type of application, i.e. household, full, outline, etc. If you are applying online, this list is available from a link in the right-hand side panel on the supporting documents screen.

Alternatively, the local requirements can be found on the relevant LPA’s website.

Find contact details for the relevant LPA