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Householder applications

If you're making a householder application you'll need to provide the following information. Submit all the necessary information when you apply for planning permission.

If...	You must provide...	The Southwark Plan policy that asks for this	Guidance
applying to develop: - new basements or other extensive groundworks - groundworks within an Archaeological Priority Area	Archaeological desk-based assessment	P23
making an application that includes a new basement or changes to a basement, and is in a Critical Drainage Areas for surface water flooding	Basement Impact Assessment	P14 and P68	Residential design standards supplementary planning document
making applications that add or remove cycle parking spaces	Cycle parking drawings	P53	London Cycling Design Standards - Chapter 8
- your application may affect a building in a conservation area or a listed building - your application proposes redeveloping existing sports and leisure facilities are proposed for a different use	Design and Access Statement		Design and access statement supplementary planning document
applying for extensions or new buildings that might affect light to windows on neighbouring properties	Daylight and Sunlight Impact Assessment	P15 and P55	Residential design standards supplementary planning document
	Fire Safety Strategy. Or submit a Reasonable Exception Form if the application meets all four of these criteria: - creates no additional dwellings or commercial units - does not provide a new lift - does not change external materials - does not change internal or external communal areas that support the evacuation strategy for the property		Guidance by the Greater London Authority on the requirements of a fire safety strategy Download a Reasonable Exception Form template (DOCX, 18KB)
- your proposed development is within a conservation area - your proposed development affects the setting, appearance or character of a listed building, a historic park or garden, or a scheduled ancient monument	Heritage Statement	P13, P14, P15, P16, P17, P18, P19, P20, P21, P23, P24, P25, and P26	Heritage supplementary planning document
- your application involves the pruning or removal of existing trees - your application involves carrying out works, including the excavation of foundations and service/utility runs, that may affect trees on site or adjoining land	Tree survey or Arboricultural Impacts Assessment	P59 and P61	Trees
your application includes substantial changes to ground level on the site and relative to neighbouring properties	Spot Levels and Gradients Plan	P55