Streamlining information requirements for planning applications

This consultation sets out proposals relating to information requirements for planning applications.

These proposals include changes to secondary legislation on information requirements for outline planning applications, and a requirement that local authorities update their local lists of information requirements at least every 2 years. It also sets out proposed changes to the standard application form.

The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No 3) Order 2012 (SI 2012/3109), and correction slip, bring into force the legislative changes consulted on.