County Council Regulation 3 Planning Application Forms

**updated March 20th 2008**

From the 6 April 2008, a national standard planning application form (1APP) is being introduced by the Government, to be used by all planning authorities. Bedfordshire County Council is now using this form. 

In accordance with Government guidance in preparation for the introduction of 1APP, the County Council has developed local criteria to clearly identify what needs to be submitted alongside the national standard application form for validation of you planning application. You must ensure your application is submitted with reference to the validation list.

How the validation list was developed:

All key stakeholders involved in the process leading to the determination of County Council (Regulation 3) planning applications were consulted. These included groups and organisations such as:

• Statutory consultees
• Parish/Town Councils
• Relevant voluntary and community groups
• Planning agents, applicants and operators.

In total 360 stakeholders were directly contacted by e-mail and post. The consultation document was also made available for online consultation through the County Council’s web site. The consultation period was for 6 weeks from December 2007 to January 2008.

The ‘Local Validation List’ has now been produced after taking into account all the comments made & it now identifies the information required for each different type of planning application.

Explanatory notes for the Validation Lists|

1APP - The new forms 

There are now different forms for different types of planning application for County Council Regulation 3 development. These are listed and attached below together with the relevant validation list and notes to help you complete your application. If you are unsure which form is required for your development please contact the Planning and Development Management Team Leader by telephone on 01234 228633, or by e-mail on Dpcgroup@bedscc.gov.uk|

ID 004 - Application for planning permission: 
Application Form|
Validation List  |
Help text|

ID 005 - Application for outline planning permission with some matters reserved:
Application Form|
Validation List  |
Help text|

ID 006 - Application for outline planning permission with all matters reserved:
Application Form|
Validation List  |
Help text|

ID 023 - Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval:
Application Form|
Validation List  |
Help text|

ID 025 - Application for removal or variation of a condition following grant of planning permission:
Application Form|
Validation List  |
Help text|

ID 027 - Application for approval of details reserved by condition - Town & Country Planning Act 1990:
Application Form|
Validation List  |
Help text|

Further Information

For additional advice you may be interested in the Planning Portal. The Planning Portal provides comprehensive advice and guidance on Planning issues, in addition to a wide range of services. It is aimed at everyone, from central government and local authorities to planning professionals and the lay person. Go to the Planning Portal website| . In addition the Planning Application forms are also available through the Planning Portal at: Application forms from the Planning Portal |

For further information about making, submitting & paying for a Planning Application please use the links below.

Please note Planning Applications will only be valid when submitted with the correct fee. Details of charges for our regular services including Planning Application Fees are listed under charges for our services.

The County Council has published free advice leaflets. Three specifically deal with how we deal with Planning Applications, our code of conduct for Planning procedures and how to have you say about a Planning Application. Copies are available from the Development Planning and Control Section at County Hall at the address shown below. Alternatively they can be viewed and/or downloaded from our Free Advice Leaflets page on this website.

Please contact us at the address below if you would like a copy.

The Development Planning & Control Section
County Hall
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AP

Or you can send an E-mail to Dpcgroup@bedscc.gov.uk|