Authority-specific requirements and pre-app outcomes.
How to Use
Record LPA-specific information here as pre-app discussions progress. Each authority section captures:
- Local policy variations
- Pre-app outcomes and commitments
- Contact information
- Lessons learned
Birmingham City Council
Key Thresholds
| Threshold | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minor development | <10 units | Maintains minor application status |
| Site size | <0.5 hectares | Maintains minor status |
| Affordable housing | 15+ units | Triggers 35% affordable requirement |
| Clean Air Zone buffer | 60m | Triggers air quality assessment |
BNG Position
- SSM acceptable? [To confirm]
- 30-year management plan required? [To confirm]
- Scope for waiver? [To confirm]
- Off-site credits acceptable? [To confirm]
- S106 for monitoring? [To confirm]
Highways Position
- Private shared surface acceptable? [To confirm]
- Property number limits for private access? [To confirm]
Amenity Position
- Scope for variation in minimum standards? [To confirm]
- Precedents? [To confirm]
Design Guidance
- Birmingham Design Guide compliance required
- Conservation Area requirements (where applicable)
Fees (2025)
- Per dwelling: £462 [To confirm]
- Pre-app advice: [To confirm]
Contacts
- Pre-app contact: [To add]
- Case officer (if established): [To add]
Pre-App Outcomes
Record specific commitments and clarifications from pre-app meetings here.[Template for New LPA]
Key Thresholds
| Threshold | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minor development | ||
| Site size | ||
| Affordable housing |
BNG Position
- SSM acceptable?
- 30-year management plan required?
- Scope for waiver?
Highways Position
- Private access acceptable?
- Property number limits?
Amenity Position
- Scope for variation?
Design Guidance
- [Local design guide reference]
Fees
- Per dwelling: [Current rate]
Contacts
- Pre-app contact:
- Case officer:
Pre-App Outcomes
[Record here]Cross-References
- 04 Pre App Strategy — Questions to ask at pre-app
- 03 Submission Requirements — Adapt checklist based on LPA requirements