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Planning checklists - removal or variation of a planning condition

You can use this application type to make a minor material amendment to an approved development.

You can use this application type to make a minor material amendment to an approved development.

This might include changes to the approved plans.

Removal or variation of a planning condition - what must be included

Application form

Use the 'Removal or variation of condition' application form from the Planning Portal.

Fill in all relevant parts of the form.

Sign and date the application form before you submit it.

If you're not able to submit your application online, download copies of all application forms from the Planning Portal website.

Why we need this

This is a national requirement set out in The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) 2015 (as amended).

Cover letter

Provide a letter to confirm which condition the application relates to, and summarise the supporting information you have submitted with your application.

Make sure you:

-include the original application reference number
-include full details of the relevant condition and the changes you want to make to it
-explain why these changes are needed
-provide details of any communications you've had with us about the proposed changes before submitting an application
-list all supporting information with your application

Amended drawings or supporting documents

Submit amended drawings or documents that show all proposed changes.

Make sure you:

-scale plans at 1:100 or 1:50 on A4 and A3 paper size 
-include a scale bar on each plan
-include an updated unique reference number on each drawing
-indicate all proposed amendments, for example by circling or using arrows to show the changes
-include any updated written dimensions
-include details of any updated materials used in the development

Solicitors undertaking to pay our legal costs for preparing the deed

Submit a solicitors undertaking to cover our legal costs associated with the preparation of the legal agreement. Make sure you include the full contact details for your solicitor.