Development Control

Do I need planning permission?

I want to know about an existing application...

• Information about submitted planning applications and how to make comments
• Details of Planning Committee dates, agendas, reports and minutes
• Details of appeals or how to make an appeal

I want to make an application -  Advice on how to make a planning application
I want a copy of a planning document - Copies of Decision notices, plans, TPOs etc.
Planning Enforcement - Details on enforcement and how to complain about an illegal breach
Advice and Guidance - A to Z Details of all the Council's Planning publications and general advice
Planning Public Access
1APP Application Validation Checklist
1APP Application forms
New Planning Application Fees
Fees for Pre Application Advice and submission of Minor Amendments

Policy and Implementation

Policy advice and guidance
Spelthorne Local Development Framework (New Development Plan)
Spelthorne Borough Local Plan - April 2001
Most of the Local Plan has now expired.  After 28 September 2007 Local Planning Authorities can only use those policies and proposals in the Local Plan which have been 'saved' by virtue of a direction issued by the Secretary of State.

• Direction issued by Secretary of State (Pdf 73kb)

Housing Strategy

Housing Strategy documents

Other Useful Links

Planning and Housing Strategy Contacts - Staff contact details
Customer Care Charter Information - Details of our commitment to help
Web links - Links to other websites.