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Development control and planning
We are responsible for managing and regulating new development throughout Erewash.
Its purpose is to ensure that land is used in the most efficient way, in order to encourage economic growth, while protecting Erewash's amenities and environment, both now and for the future.
The Planning Section manages the use of land, by drawing up the Local Development Framework, to identify where and how new building should be developed, and by making recommendations on applications for planning in accordance with the Local Plan, the Derby and Derbyshire Joint Structure Plan, the Regional Spatial Strategy and national planning guidance.
You may need to contact us for advice if you are thinking about applying for planning permission (required for most new development), if you want to comment on a planning application, if you are concerned that building is taking place without permission or generally, if you are interested in the future development of the borough. Guidance on how to make a planning application and the process for determination of applications can be found in the Guidance Note.
We have adopted the Building For Life Standards as a material planning consideration in determining planning applications for 10 or more residential properties. We will use the standards as a design tool for assessing major proposals and they compliment our objectives of seeking high quality design in new development.
Applicants for planning permission for schemes of 10 or more dwellings will be expected to include an assessment of how their proposals meet these standards as part of their Design and Access Statements submitted with their application.
Should you have any queries about development within the Borough, or how and when to apply for planning permission, please do not hesitate to contact one of our officers.
View applications and decisions online
- This week's Planning Applications list can be downloaded from the related documents section.
- This week's Planning Decisions list
- View Decision Notices (opens in a new window) on decisions from 1 December 2005
- View Applications (opens in a new window) submitted from 1 December 2005
Submitting applications online
You are encouraged to submit your planning application form and plans online through the Planning Portal.
The fee calculator on the Planning Portal does not take joint applications into account - please ensure you submit the correct fee.
Alternatively, the forms are available to download.
Planning committee online
Latest report to the Planning Committee is available from the related documents section
Past Committee Meeting Minutes and Reports (opens in a new window)
Planning appeals online
View Planning Appeals List All appeals against Planning Decisions from January 2007 to date.
Appeal Decisions (opens in a new window) - details of all appeal decisions from December 2005.
You can also view current appeals on the Planning Portal. You will need to enter the address of the application where the decision is being appealed against and the local authority as Erewash Borough Council.
Help with planning
From 1 October 2008 new rules apply to whether or not you can extend or add to your house without having to apply for planning permission.
Visit the Planning Portal website (opens in a new window) for an interactive guide.
The Help and Guidance page of the website contains useful information relating to the planning process and you can also download a number of guidance leaflets.
You can also get help with planning enquiries by visiting the Planning Portal. The Planning Portal offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system and can answer questions like:
- Do I need to make an application?
- How do I make an application?
- What is the appeal process?
Visit the Planning Portal for more information and guidance.
Best Value Performance Indicators
The provisional Best Value Performance Indicators for Development Control can be seen by using the link in the related content section.
Building control
Most types of building work must have Building Regulations approval and we operate a full range of services in respect of this from plan checking to site inspections, ensuring that buildings meet the required standards.
Advice is available to anyone intending to carry out building work, etc.
Development support
All the sections above are supported by the Development Support Unit who can provide information on planning applications and committee reports, provide copies of documents and OS extracts and answer general planning queries.
Please contact Development Support on 0115 907 2240 between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and between 8.30am and 4.30pm on Fridays.
You can also email us at: planning@erewash.gov.uk.
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