THE FIRST

48 HOURS

Submit Planning Application

Our in-house planning consultant will submit your planning application to the local authority with all of the supporting documentation. This is the first step.

WITHIN

10 DAYS

Acknowledgement of Application

The Local Authority will register your application,
assign a Planning Officer and a unique reference
number. Once registered, you and the public will be able to view and track your application’s progress through the Local Authority’s planning page.

WITHIN

21 DAYS

Publication of Application

Consultation period commences (Householder app
only)
– Plans published online via LA website
– Plans sent to parish/town council
– Site notice displayed
– Neighbours notified
– Statutory consultees invited to make comment

WITHIN

5-6 WEEKS

Local Authority and Planning Officer

The local authority may contact you to arrange a site visit. The planning officer should then subsequently submit a recommendation report.
Our planning consultant will then work with the
planning officer to address any points of concern.

WITHIN

12 WEEKS

Decision

The decision notice will be published online. Fluent will receive notification of this. Once received, we shall inform you as soon as possible and discuss the next steps.

Our in-house planning consultant will complete and manage your application to ensure the best possible outcome. Updates will be provided where necessary and all applications can also be tracked through the Local Authority’s website.