Planning

Gravesham's planning issues and general advice available at the Planning Portal.

The Planning Portal is the place to find out about the planning system in England and Wales. It is aimed at everyone, from central  and local government to planning professionals and residents. At the Planning Portal you can:

  • read the latest planning news.
  • determine if planning permission is required and how you go about obtaining it.
  • access the development plans, regulations and guidance notes upon which the application and appeal procedures are based.

The portal also explains how and why to apply for planning permission and much more.

  • The Planning Portal Guide section provides a brief introduction to the planning system. It includes general guidance about the kinds of work you need planning permission for. It is intended for both householders and business people.
  • In the Make an Application section you can create electronic applications. The council can accept applications submitted electronically. To use this service register with the Planning Portal website. You can also use the portal's online applications service to purchase a site location plan to accompany your application.
  • 1APP - Are you aware of the biggest change to the planning system in decades? 1APP will change the way you submit planning applications to Gravesham Borough Council via the portal. To learn more visti the Planning Portal - 1APP.
  • The Planning Portal Appeals section provides guidance on the Appeals process. If you seek permission to carry out works and your application isn't decided within a set period or you get a decision from your local council that you disagree with, you have a right to appeal.
  • The Planning Portal Research section is aimed at planning professionals and those with an in-depth interest in planning policy and reform. Obtain information on issues including the Government's Planning Reform Programme, Parliamentary answers and statements on planning matters and download Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPGs), Regional Planning Guidance notes (RPGs) and Good Practice Guides.
  • STG Building Control

    Building control

    South Thames Gateway (STG) Building Control Partnership is a joint venture between three of the Thames Gateway councils Gravesham, Medway and Swale.

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    Design and access statements

    New requirement for Design and Access Statements for planning applications, and new rules for outline planning applications.

  • House Naming and Numbering

    House Numbering

    The Council offers a service whereby all interested parties are notified of new roads, new properties and changes in the names of properties.

  • Listed Building

    Listed buildings - guidance notes

    There are over 300 listed buildings in Gravesham. They are an important part of the heritage of both the Borough and the nation.

  • Planning - advertisement control

    Advertisements are an important part of the local scene. Well-designed advertisements can add brightness and bustle to commercial areas.

  • Planning - local plans

    Gravesham Local Plan 1st Review (1994) and 2nd Review (Deposit Draft) (2000).

  • Planning - pruning trees guide

    Where a tree is legally protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) the protection continues to apply even if the tree is damaged.

  • Planning - regulatory board

    The Regulatory Board determines planning applications and other matters relating to the Town and Country Planning Act (1990).

  • Planning - weekly list

  • Planning application advice and guidance

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    Planning applications - 1app

    The Standard Planning Application Form (1APP) will replace all existing types of planning application forms (except minerals) within England.

  • Planning applications - PublicAccess

    The PublicAccess web pages provide access to property-related information and details of planning applications and planning enforcement enquiries made to the council.

  • Enforcement Policy

    Planning enforcement

    The council published draft planning enforcement policies and consulted local bodies, businesses and amenity groups.

  • Planning policy

    To assist in decision making reference is made to policies and proposals contained in the Development Plan along with guidance contained in the National Planning Policy (NPPF) and the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites (PPTS).

  • Architectural Drawings

    Planning - map extracts

    All planning applications need a site location plan which shows the proposal in its surrounding context and enables the Council to identify the land to which the application refers.

Last Updated: 18th December 2012
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