The fee for pre application advice depends on the size of the proposed development. Use this list of definitions to decide what type your proposed development is.
Minor developments
- Residential development of 1-9 dwellings
- Residential development on sites of less than 0.5 Ha
- Non-residential development of less than 1,000m2
- Non-residential development on sites of less than 1 Ha
- Changes of use (less than 1,000m2)
- Minor development including listed buildings if not for a householder
Major developments
- Residential development of 10-99 dwellings
- Residential development on sites of 0.5 Ha or more and less than 2.5 Ha
- Non-residential development of 1,000m2 or more and less than 10,000m2
- Non-residential development on sites of 1 Ha or more and less than 5 Ha
- Change of use (1,000m2 or more and less than 10,000m2)
Strategic developments
- Residential development of 100 dwellings or more
- Residential development on sites of 2.5 Ha or more
- Non-residential development of 10,000m2 or more
- Non-residential development on sites of 5 Ha or more
