New national standard planning application forms have now been introduced to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. They are have been introduced nationally to standardise and simplify the planning application process.
The forms replace all previous versions of planning application forms and will become the only legal way of submitting a planning application. 1APP will bring a standard application form for each type of proposal. This change is intended to make the planning system clearer and more efficient for planning professionals and the general public alike. Planning applications will be now only be accepted using the 1APP paper forms, or on-line through the Planning Portal website.
