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Stages of the Planning Application

There are a number of distinct stages in the processing of planning applications. These are described in more detail below:

Validation:

Stage 1:  Validation/consultations/public consultation

Planning Officer:

Stage 2:  Allocation

Stage 3:  Initial checks by the Case Officer

Stage 4:  Site Inspection by the Case Officer

Stage 5:  Planning Assessment 

Stage 6:  Professional Planning Report  

Stage 7:  Sign off & Issuing the Decision