How a decision is made on an application

Processing of applications

Each planning application goes through the following process

• Application forms are checked to make sure they are completed and all the information has been supplied
• Consultation is carried out with the application displayed on the website and, where appropriate, by local occupiers and groups, council departments and government bodies identified for consultation by letter and/or by a notice displayed on site or in the local press
• The planning case officer visits the site to assess the impact of the proposed development on neighbours and the surrounding area
• The planning case officer assesses tha application using the policy guidance of the Southwark Plan, comments received from consultees, government advice and other material planning factors
• Following this assessment the applicant may be requested to amend the application.