Local Validation Criteria
Planning Applications - Making an application
- National Validation Criteria
- Local Validation Criteria
- Planning Portal
- Application Forms
- Fees
- Planning Guidance
What do I need to submit?
Before completing any forms, please read all the notes carefully. If the forms are not filled in correctly, or the required information is not submitted, processing of our application is likely to be delayed.
Local Validation Criteria
In addition to the National Validation Criteria, Local Planning Authorities have Local Validation Criteria. The criteria are based on application type and are designed to ensure essential information is present when the application is submitted, therefore speeding up the decision making process.
If an application is submitted without the necessary documents specified below, the application will be invalid.
Planning Applications For Non-Householder Development
(New Build and Non-Residential Extensions) e.g. new housing, factories, offices, telecommunications, shops etc - full or outline, and reserved matters.
Applications For Works to TPO Trees or Notification of Proposed Works To Trees in Conservation Areas
Applications For Other Types of Consent
- Conservation area consent
- Listed building consent
- Hedgerow removal notice
- Prior notification - demolition
National Validation Criteria
There are also National Validation Criteria which apply to all Local Planning Authorities in England. If you fail to submit documents published as being required by our National Validation Criteria, the planning application will be considered invalid. See further information on the National Validation Criteria.
Contact Details
Planning Services are committed to providing an efficient and accurate service to members of the public via the Internet. If you feel essential content is missing from our online service, please contact us using the link below or alternatively call our offices on
Telephone: 0121 704 6373.
You can also write to us at:
Planning Services
PO Box 11652
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 9YA
You can also use the Contact Development Control Form