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Outline Planning Permission

This type of application is used in circumstances where the intention is to establish the principle of the planning proposal, without necessarily presenting a full scheme.

Outline applications may only be made "for the erection of a building". However, extensions, alterations and rebuilding are included within the definition of a building.

Plans for single houses on green-field sites are often submitted in two stages

An outline planning application allows you to reserve certain matters for consideration at a later date; such a Siting, Design, External Appearance, Landscaping and means of Access. If any of these matters need to be considered at the outset then you will need to provide the necessary information. You will not be able to submit an outline application where the proposal concerns or is likely to affect a Listed Building since the planning authority will have to consider the effect of the whole proposal on the building.

The granting of an outline planning permission will necessitate a further application for the approval of Reserved Matters (ie Siting, Design, External Appearance etc) before the development can commence. Unless there is a good reason to apply for outline consent it is usually best to apply for Full Planning Permission from the start.

An application for a change of use of land or premises is always handled as a full planning application.