Shropshire Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Shropshire Planning Portal is the central hub for project developers to submit and manage planning applications in Shropshire. It also enables users to track and comment on the progress of other projects.
Seeking environmental guidance is essential to ensure your project meets the necessary ecological requirements of Shropshire Council. At Collington Winter Environmental, we can guide you through the application process, guaranteeing ecological standards are met and ultimately making sure your project will align with local environmental principles and conservation efforts.
Planning applications for Shropshire County should be submitted through the Shropshire Council planning portal.
Shropshire Planning Portal: The Application Process
To apply for planning permission through the Shropshire Planning Portal, project developers should take the following steps:
Prepare the application
Prepare necessary documents, including:
- Application forms (available on the Shropshire Planning Portal).
- Detailed site plans and drawings (e.g. elevations, floor plans).
- Supporting statements, such as a Design and Access Statement, ecological reports, or heritage assessments (if applicable).
- Biodiversity Net Gain proposal (which must provide a minimum of 10% improvement to the local area).
Submit the application
- Complete the online planning application, including specific project details.
- Attach all required plans, including any supporting information.
Consult for feedback
- If validated, the application will then be publicised on the portal.
- Relevant parties, such as neighbours and stakeholders, will be invited to provide feedback.
Assessment
- A review of your application will begin, factoring in local planning policies, environmental impacts, relevant stakeholders, and public feedback.
- If necessary, the proposal may need modification to address specific environmental concerns.
- Ecological provisions will be considered, and you may need to modify your BNG proposal.
A decision will be made
- Either a council planning officer, or the council planning committee will decide the result of the planning application, depending on the size and nature of the application.
- You will be notified of the success of your application in writing and on the portal.
What ecological requirements are considered during the planning permission process?
When applying for planning permission on the Shropshire Planning Portal, ecological requirements must be targeted. The most common ecological considerations include:
- Ecological Surveys – To identify any ecosystems or plants that may require extra consideration while planning your project.
- Protected Species Assessment – To assess whether any protected are present which may need protection plans, such as bats and badgers.
- Tree surveys – To determine the potential impact on the health and stability of trees on and around the development site.
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Any new developments are legally required to improve the local ecological habitat by at least 10%, either directly on-site or by offsetting the requirement elsewhere.
- Landscape Surveys – Consideration must be given to the potential impact on the surrounding landscape.
- Ecological Clerk of Works – Collington Winter can delegate an ecological clerk of works to oversee any assessments with respect to protected species and BNG.
Shropshire Planning Portal: How can Collington Winter Environmental assist?
Collington Winter Environmental can offer valuable support for developers during the planning permission process in the West Midlands. Our Ecological Clerk of Works will assist with any habitat assessments or protected species surveys requested by your local council. With years of experience in the field, our team ensure that ecological requirements are met, delivering a successful outcome for both project developers and Shropshire Council.
If you are interested in our Shropshire Planning Portal services, contact us using the form below. You can also contact us via email at info@collingtonwinter.co.uk or call one of our team on 01204 939608.
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