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INFORMATION REQUIRED WITH AN APPLICATION
An application to the Committee for approval of building works should include two copies of the following drawings: -
- A location plan to a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500 showing an area sufficient to identify the position of the site.
- A site plan to a scale of 1:500 or larger showing the existing and proposed buildings and their relationship to plot boundaries and neighbouring houses (including those on the other side of the road). All trees and shrubs existing and proposed (in particular all trees that will be lost) should be clearly shown.
- Existing and proposed floor plans showing the internal layout to an appropriate scale (1:50 or 1:100) Gross floor areas of “habitable” and “non habitable” buildings should be indicated for the existing and new or extended buildings. For extensions or alterations the new work should be clearly distinguished.
- Existing elevation (where buildings are being retained) and proposed elevations to a suitable scale (1:50 or 1:100). For extensions and alterations, the new work should be clearly distinguished.
- For new houses or substantial alterations or extensions, a site plan showing car parking sufficient for all contractors’ vehicles and adequate areas for materials storage, plant etc.
- A detailed landscaping plan clearly indicating any trees which are to be removed and the size and species of replacement/new trees. The plan should also give details of any security lights, flood lights or garden lights.
- The appropriate fee.
- The completed application form.
