Types of Development

Types of Development

The fee for pre application advice depends on the size of the proposed development.

Use this list of definitions to decide what type your proposed development is.

 

Minor developments

  • Residential development of 1-4 dwellings
  • Residential development on sites of less than 0.5 Ha
  • Non-residential development of less than 1,000m2
  • Non-residential development on sites of less than 1 Ha
  • Changes of use (less than 1,000m2)
  • Minor development including listed buildings if not for a householder

 

Medium Developments

  • 5 - 9 dwellings or creation or
  • change of use of 500-999sqm floor space

 

Major developments

  • Residential development of 10-99 dwellings
  • Residential development on sites of 0.5 Ha or more and less than 2.5 Ha
  • Non-residential development of 1,000m2 or more and less than 10,000m2
  • Non-residential development on sites of 1 Ha or more and less than 5 Ha
  • Change of use (1,000m2 or more and less than 10,000m2)

 

Strategic developments

  • Residential development of 100 dwellings or more
  • Residential development on sites of 2.5 Ha or more
  • Non-residential development of 10,000m2 or more
  • Non-residential development on sites of 5 Ha or more

 

 

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