Information requirements and validation for planning applications

Since 1st October 2010 the validity of planning applications received by this Council as a Local Planning Authority (LPA) has been informed by its List of Local Validation Requirements (LLVR).  The LLVR sets out what information, over and above the national requirements, is necessary to accompany planning applications.  The latest LLVR was published, following a review and consultation exercise, on 1st October 2023.  Unless the Council before 1st October 2025 reviews and publishes a new list or announces on its website that no changes are necessary, the information requirements set out in the current list will have no bearing on whether a planning application is valid that date.

In accordance with guidance on the review process set out in the national Planning Practice Guidance, the Council are now consulting on proposed changes to the current LLVR following a review of its contents. In accordance with Government Guidance the information requirements that are identified on the revised list that is the subject of consultation, are all triggered by statutory requirements, policies in the National Planning Policy Framework or development plan, or published guidance in accordance.

This consultation runs from 4th July 2025 to 1st August 2025.

Have your say

Invites to comment on the ‘local list’ have been sent to consultees and the agents that have submitted applications for major development since the publication of the current list, although the consultation is open to anyone who wishes to make observations.

The list can be viewed here. 

Comments can be submitted by email planningapplications@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk or by post to the following address;

Development Management, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BL

Please ensure that you title your email or letter ‘Consultation response on the revised list of validation requirements’ to ensure that it is taken into consideration.

All comments will be duly considered and reported to the Planning Committee for formal resolution and adoption of the final LLVR prior to 1 October 2025.