Validation requirements

Considerations:

1. Transport and highways impacts of the development
2. Noise impacts of the development
3. Contamination risks on the site
4. Flooding risks in relation on the site
5. Whether the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for the building to change from agricultural use to a use falling within Class C3

Refer to Part 3, Class Q and Paragraph W of the GPDO 2015

Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order 2015 (as amended) (opens new window)

Document requirements:

• Plan indicating the site and showing the proposed development.
• A statement specifying the net increase in dwelling houses proposed by the development ("net increase in dwelling houses" is the number of dwelling houses proposed by the development that is additional to the number dwelling houses on site immediately prior to the development).
• A statement specifying the number of smaller dwelling houses proposed, the number of larger dwelling houses proposed and whether previous development has taken place under Class Q within the established agricultural unit and, if so, the number of smaller and larger dwelling houses developed under Class Q
• A floor plan indicating the total floor space in square metres of each dwelling house, the dimensions and proposed use of each room, the position and dimensions of windows, doors and walls, and the elevations of the dwelling houses.
• Flood Risk Assessment where in Flood Zone 2 or 3 and Flood Zone 1 (in critical drainage area)