Key announcements

Due to maintenance, some of our online forms and systems will be unavailable from 6:00am on Saturday 30 March to 7:00am on Monday 1 April. We are sorry for any inconvenience. To find out more about the section 114 notice, visit our section 114 page

Validation check and timescales

All successfully logged applications undergo a validation check to make sure all designs and information supplied are of an acceptable standard.

You will then be advised that the application is either:

  • VALID: proceed to next stage with initial invoice(s) for applicable fees (minimum £12,510.00*). On receipt of fees, the Technical Review stage will start (other fees may also need to be paid at this time).
  • INVALID: you will be directed back to these web pages to follow the process and include any missing information for re-submission and further validation check(s).
  • VOID: not yet in position to proceed (i.e. no planning approval, lack of connection to existing public highway etc).

On average, it takes about 6 months for completion of an agreement, (once initial fees have been received). The exact timing depends on

  • the complexity of your scheme
  • completeness and quality of designs
  • timely supply of information
  • how fast legal matters can progress.

Do not make submissions until you have planning approval. Submissions without planning approval are void and will be returned without consideration.

*price correct at 1 April 2020 (reviewed annually)

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