Ash Vale Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Ash Vale Planning Portal serves as the main platform for submitting and managing planning applications within the area. It enables users to monitor the progress of proposed developments and provide comments or feedback on applications.
To ensure your developments meets the environmental standards set by Guildford Borough Council, it is essential to seek professional ecological advice early in the process. At Collington Winter, we provide expert ecological consultancy to support you through every stage of the planning process.
All planning applications within the Ash Vale area must be submitted through the official planning portal.
Ash Vale planning portal: The application process
Prepare your application – Begin by gathering all the required documentation, including:
- Completed application forms (available via the portal)
- Accurate site plans and architectural drawings
- Supporting reports (e.g. Design and Access Statement, ecological and heritage assessments)
- A Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) plan demonstrating at least a 10% improvement in biodiversity
Submit your application
- Complete the online form with full project details
- Upload all required documents through the portal
Public consultation
- Once validated, your application will be published on the portal
- Local residents and stakeholders can review the proposal and submit feedback
Application review
- The council will assess your application against local planning policies and received feedback
- Revisions may be requested, particularly regarding ecological impacts or BNG targets
Decision issued
- Depending on the proposal’s complexity, a planning officer or committee will issue a decision
- The result will be communicated to the applicant and made available on the portal
Key ecological considerations in planning applications
When applying for planning permission in Ash Vale, addressing ecological requirements is crucial. Important considerations include:
- Ecological Surveys– Identify important habitats and plant species that may require protection
- Protected Species Assessments– Detect the presence of legally protected species such as bats and badgers
- Tree surveys – To evaluate any potential impacts on existing trees in the area
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)– Demonstrate a minimum 10% improvement in biodiversity, either on-site or through approved off-site measures
- Landscape Surveys – Understand how the development may affect the surrounding natural landscape
- Ecological Clerk of Works– Collington Winter can provide a qualified ECoW to oversee works relating to ecology and ensure BNG compliance
How can Collington Winter assist?
At Collington Winter, we specialise in providing tailored ecological consultancy services to support planning applications in Ash Vale. Our experienced Ecological Clerks of Works carry out detailed habitat and species surveys in line with local and national regulations.
With our strong expertise in both ecology and planning law, we help developers achieve successful planning outcomes while meeting environmental obligations.
To learn more about how we can assist with your application through the Ash Vale planning portal, please get in touch via the contact form on our website, call us on 01204939608, or email info@collingtonwinter.co.uk.
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