Validation Checklists - Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Planning Portal SubmissionsApplicants are encouraged to submit and pay for planning and other applications electronicallyusing the Government’s Planning Portal service on the internet – www.planningportal.gov.uk.A link to the planning portal is available on the Council’s web site at www.blackburn.gov.ukPaper SubmissionsThe Council will process applications submitted on paper. These require(i) 1 copy of each document, plan and form.(ii) 1 copy of all the application documents on CD in PDF format.Paper Applications should be posted to:Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilDevelopment Management SectionRegeneration & Environment DepartmentTown HallBlackburnBB1 7DYOr deposited in the Planning Drop Box in the Main Reception area at Blackburn Town HallPaymentA schedule of planning application fees can be found at www.planningportal.gov.ukYou can pay by:• Electronically via Planning portal (for applications submitted electronically)• Cheque (payable to: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council)• Card (telephone 585960 between 1.00pm and 5.00pm)The Council does not accept Cash paymentsThe Council does not encourage Bacs payments as these can be difficult to link to thecorresponding application and this can cause delays in processing.If you do intend to pay by Bacs please telephone the planning office for advice BEFOREthe application is submitted or the payment is madeIf you do not intend to provide all the information required by the Councils local list of validationrequirements, you should provide a short written justification as to why it is not appropriate in theparticular circumstance.5