Fast Track planning application service
Our Fast Track Service
The Fast Track Service speeds up the administration and review of applications and pre-application submissions. Note that the Fast Track Service will not affect the consideration of your application. Fast track services available are:
- validation of planning applications
- advice on planning applications and advice requests
- planning recommendations
Each request will be individually assessed and confirmation will be provided as to whether we can offer you the fast track service before we consider your (pre) application. We reserve the right to refuse requests subject to resources and availability.
| Registration | Site visit | Review of application | Our recommendations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast track service | 1 day | 5 days | 5 days | 5 week |
| Regular pre-application advice service | Up to 4 days | Up to 4 weeks | Up to 8 weeks | Up to 8 weeks |
Requests should be made prior to submitting the application. If you have requested the regular pre-application advice service and want to change to the Fast Track service, contact us. We will review your application and confirm availability of Fast Track service with the allocated officer.
Each request must include the following details:
- name, address, phone number and email address of applicant/agent
- site address
- description of proposals
- reference of requested fast track service(s) (e.g. service 1, service 2)
Once a Fast Track service has been accepted and the confirmation has been sent, the applicant or agent has 5 working days to submit the application and make the payment. If not received within this period, a new request for the service will have to be made.
Please allow at least 24 hours for us to review service availability.
Contact us to request our Fast Track service before submitting your application for planning permission.
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Fast track services and costs
Fast track charges are payable in addition to the application fees payable under the Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) Regulations 2012 or pre-application fees as listed on our website. We offer many fast track services with various costs.
- Fast track payments can only be made once we have received a (pre) application and should be received at the time of registration of the (pre) application
- When we've contacted you to confirm your request for the Fast Track service, please call 020 8359 3000 (then select option 2) to make a payment