Validation Checklists - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

L32COPIES OF APPLICATIONS ON CDPaper Submissions:The Local Planning Authority encourages all customers to submit applications on-line using theplanning portal (www.planningportal.gov.uk). This will ensure that applications are dealt withquickly and at the same time has environmental benefits. Should applicants wish to submitapplications in paper format there will be a requirement for:-(i) 1 copy of each document, plan and form.(ii) A copy of all documents, plans and forms on CD in PDF formatMajor Applications:To facilitate and speed up the consultation process, multiple CD copies of the application will berequired for major applications. The number of copies will be specified during pre- applicationsmeetings.If you do not have an electronic copy of your application, there are a number of companies inLancashire that can scan your application for you and provide a copy on CD.L33AGRICULTURAL STATEMENTSupporting information is necessary to accompany all types of planning applications for proposeddevelopment on agricultural land for the purposes of agriculture and other uses appropriate to arural area. eg.• the erection of new buildings (excluding dwellings);• permanent/temporary dwellings for agriculture• equestrian developments• other commercial operations on agricultural land.Required for• Proposed agricultural developments• Proposed equestrian developmentsInformation required:• Details of applicants land holding.• A description of the agricultural/rural activities carried out.• A schedule with an accompanying numbered plan of existing buildings describing thedimensions, type of construction and cladding and use• A justification / reasons for the proposed development.The Local Planning Authority requires the assistance of a professional surveyor (LancashireCounty Council Land Agent), to assess the appropriateness and necessity for proposedagricultural and equestrian developments.The charge for this is £400 and applicants are required to pay the cost of this in addition to thepayment of the planning application fee.Payment is required when the application is submitted and applications will be held as ‘invalid iffull payment is not received.32