Planning Portal Plymouth: Applying for Planning Permission
The Plymouth Planning Portal is an accessible online platform for submitting, managing, and tracking planning applications in Plymouth. It also enables users to comment on other projects. Developers should be aware of potential ecological challenges when undertaking a new project development, particularly in areas with protected species.
Seeking environmental guidance is essential to ensure your project meets the necessary ecological requirements of Plymouth City Council. At Collington Winter Environmental, we provide support to help you meet ecological standards, ensuring your project aligns with environmental principles and conservation efforts.
Planning applications for Plymouth should be submitted through the Plymouth City Council planning portal.
The Planning Portal, Plymouth Process
Applying for planning permission through the Plymouth Planning Portal involves several steps. These steps involve:
Preparing the application
Prepare necessary documents, including:
- Application forms (available on the Plymouth 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).
Submitting the application
- Complete the online planning application, including specific project details.
- Attach all required plans, including any supporting information.
Consultation
- 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 potential drawbacks, such as 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.
Decision making
- For straightforward applications, planning officers make the final decision.
- For larger or contentious projects, the application may be brought before a planning committee for a discussion.
- You will be notified of the success of your application in writing and published on the portal.
What ecological requirements are considered for the planning permission process?
When applying for planning permission on the Plymouth 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 any protected species or conservation areas which may need specific mitigation plans on your site, such as bats and badgers.
- Tree surveys – To determine the potential impact on the health and stability of existing trees on and around the development location. If hazardous/diseased trees are present, steps should be taken to solve this issue.
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – It is now mandatory to ensure any new developments improve the local ecological habitat by at least 10%, either directly on-site or offsetting the requirement elsewhere.
- Landscape Surveys – As Plymouth hosts a collection of historically listed buildings, consideration must be given to the potential impact on the landscape. Local councils may require new projects to fit in with the landscape of the area.
- Ecological Clerk of Works – Collington Winter can delegate an ecological clerk of works to oversee any assessments with respect to protected species and BNG.
Planning Portal, Plymouth: How can Collington Winter Environmental assist?
Collington Winter Environmental can provide valuable support for project development proposals. We provide an Ecological Clerk of Works to assist with any Protected species and habitat assessments or surveys requested by your local council, including tree and landscape surveys. With expert guidance, we ensure that project management progresses seamlessly, delivering a successful outcome for both project developers and Plymouth Town Council.
If you are interested in our 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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