Major Planning Applications
We want to make sure that your application is dealt with as
quickly and efficiently as possible. In order to ensure this is the
case, we have prepared a series of documents that set out the level
of service we aim to deliver on major applications and the help we
require from you to enable us to achieve that goal.
Key to the successful handling of major applications is early
contact with the planning department to discuss the details of the
application prior to submission. We will do all that we can to
ensure applications that have been subject to pre-application
discussion are processed with the minimum of delay.
The requirement for a Section 106 agreement can often lead to
delays in the issue of a decision notice; we have prepared draft
unilateral agreements that can be used for simpler schemes and
education contributions, where appropriate, and we would encourage
the use of unilaterals wherever possible to avoid delays. In other
circumstances, we will also consider the use of grampian style
conditions to prevent schemes from being started until specified
works, a minor highway improvement for example, are carried out by
the developer.
Please contact the planning department for advice or
assistance.
Planning: 01702 318191
Email: planning.applications@rochford.gov.uk