Accessing Applications
Print this pageOnce an application has been validated, it is determined based on material considerations, as shown below. The requirements in DPDs generally have the most weight , particularly where they have been through a local inquiry or regional examination and are formally adopted by the Council or approved by the Secretary of State.
In the absence of up-to-date DPD national policy can be a material consideration when determining an application.
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“Applicants and planning authorities should bear in mind that the policies in this PPS are capable of being material to decisions on planning applications.” |
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“In advance of local targets being set in DPDs, new developments of more than 10 dwellings or 1000m2 of non-residential floorspace should secure at least 10% of their energy from decentralised and renewable or low-carbon sources.” |
In the absence of up-to-date DPD national policy can be a material consideration when determining an application.
The assessment of an application should consider whether it complies with policy as far as feasible and viable. Advice on assessing compliance with policy is available from the Planning Advisory Service.
Although planning permission can be refused if policies for decentralised and renewable or low carbon energy are not considered to be complied with, the application may still be granted if the development contributes to other strategic objectives. In these cases, planning obligations may be sought or conditions may be applied.
