Internal reference documentation for housing planning applications, optimised for minor developments (<10 units, <0.5 hectares).
Contents
- 01 Feasibility Stages — Staged workflow from site identification to planning submission
- 02 Site Information — Desktop surveys, physical surveys, what to procure
- 03 Submission Requirements — Planning documentation checklist
- 04 Pre App Strategy — Pre-application queries and negotiation points
- 05 Action Checklist — Project workflow and next steps
- Appendix A Suppliers — Survey providers, costs, links
- Appendix B Lpa Variations — Authority-specific requirements (Birmingham, etc.)
Scope
In scope:- Minor residential development (<10 units)
- Infill sites, garage courts, backland development
- Planning application preparation and submission
- Major development (10+ units, 0.5+ hectares)
- Affordable housing negotiations (15+ units)
- Post-permission stages (discharge, building control)
How to Use
- New site: Start with 01 Feasibility Stages
- Preparing submission: Use 03 Submission Requirements as checklist
- Pre-app meeting: Reference 04 Pre App Strategy for discussion points
- LPA-specific: Check Appendix B Lpa Variations for local requirements
Document Status
| Section | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Feasibility | Draft | Consolidated from source docs |
| 02 Site Information | Draft | |
| 03 Submission Requirements | Draft | |
| 04 Pre-app Strategy | Draft | |
| 05 Action Checklist | Draft | |
| Appendix A | Draft | |
| Appendix B | Draft | Birmingham only initially |
Maintained by Podular team. Last consolidated: 2026-02-12