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Before completing this form please read the accompanying guidance notes.
Planning is a statutory function and any information is held on the lawful basis of public task (in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended, related orders and regulations). If you have submitted a planning application to Surrey County Council or made a comment on a planning application, your name, address and contact details will be saved in our files, electronic and paper. We do this so we can notify you of amendments to the proposal, the outcome of the application, if an appeal is lodged against the application, and subsequent applications in respect of the site. This information will be retained indefinitely as part of the background information on which the planning decision has been based. Additionally, all submissions will be sent to the relevant Borough or District Council to be placed on the Planning Register as this is their responsibility. In the event of an appeal or a 'call-in' by the Secretary of State, your submissions may be copied to the Planning Inspectorate or the National Planning Casework Unit.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)

Town and Country Planning (Applications) Regulations 1988
Section 1

 

All Applicants Must Complete This Section

IMPORTANT: Although most aspects of the application process are covered in this form there are some items that we need you to post to us, such as plans, supporting documents and fees.

 

These items, which are listed in Sections 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12 of the form, should be submitted to:

 

Room 385
Planning
Environment and Regulation
County Hall
Kingston Upon Thames
KT1 2DY

1.1 Applicant

 
1.2 Agent (if any)

 
1.3 Application Site

 
1.4 Ordnance Survey Grid Reference
This should be a six figure reference

 
1.5 Site Area
(Site area including the proposed access to the public highway edged red on the submitted site plan)

 
1.6 Applicant's interest in the site
(a)
E.G. owner, prospective purchaser, etc and as outlined in red on your site plan
(b)
As outlined in blue on your application site plan

 
1.7 Land Use

 
1.8 Proposed Development

 
1.9 Type of Application
(a)
If you ticked E, please specify if the development is within Class B or Class C of part 19
(b)
If you have ticked D, F or G above, please give the following details of the planning permission it relates to:
DD/MM/YYYY Format

 
1.10 Environmental Statement
Is the application accompanied by an Environmental Statement? *
If "Yes" please provide details of cost and where to obtain copies:

 
1.11 Sections, Annexes, Statements, Plans & Drawings
Please list the plans, drawings, sections and documents which are to form part of this application (including any Supporting Statement and/or Environmental Impact Assessment).
Please indicate the other sections and annexes of the application form completed for this application:

 
1.12 Ownership Certificates
Please indicate the Ownership Certificates that accompany this application *

 
1.13 Fee
Cheques, made payable to Surrey County Council, must be sent to:
 
Room 385
Planning
Environment & Regulation
County Hall
Kingston Upon Thames
KT1 2DY

Please enter amount
Please enter amount

 
1.14 Declaration
I/We hereby apply for planning permission to carry out the development described in this application, and declare that, to the best of my/our knowledge, the information supplied on this form and in the application is correct.
Insert applicant's name if signed by an agent

 
NOTE: This application is for planning permission under the Town and County Planning Act 1990 (as amended) only. Any permission granted does not convey any consent which might be required under building regulations or other legislation, relating to statutory undertakers equipment, rights of way, listed buildings, advertisements, environmental protection and pollution control, mines and quarries safety legislation or any other legislation.


In addition to completing SECTION 1 of this form ALL applicants will need to complete SECTION 5 of this form.


If the proposal involves the extraction of minerals and associated development please complete SECTION 2 of this form


If the proposal involves waste development (including importation of materials, other than soils, to the site for restoration of mineral workings) please complete SECTION 3 of this form.


If the application proposes the erection and use of new fixed or mobile plant or buildings, or the continued use of existing fixed or mobile plant or buildings, please complete SECTION 4 of this form.


 
Section 2

 

Mineral Extraction and Associated Development

2.1 Type of Development
Does this application include:
If you have ticked Mineral Exploration then please complete Annexe 1

If you have ticked Oil or Gas Operations then please complete Annexe 2

 
2.2 Type of Minerals
Please list the type of mineral(s) to be worked and for each type the total amount to be worked:

 
2.3 Quantity of Minerals

 
2.4 End Use
E.G construction, industrial processes

 
2.5 Maximum & Average Output
Please give the maximum and average annual output of each mineral (in tonnes and cubic metres):

 
2.6 Depth
What would be the:

 
2.7 Duration
Please give expected dates for the following:

 
2.8 Soils & Overburden
Please provide the following information in respect of soils and overburden and grade of any agricultural land within the site.

 
2.9 Proposed Method of Extraction

 
2.10 Mineral Processing
Will the extracted minerals be
If you have checked the "Processed on site" option and the processing would involve the erection of plant buildings or structures you also need to complete Section 4 of this form.
If a combination of methods is proposed, e.g. some on site processing and some mineral to be sold as raised, please indicate the approximate percentage of each.
On site mineral processing
i) Type and quantity of mineral to be processed on site:
ii) Mineral products from on site processing:
iv) Are any materials to be imported to the site for processing and/or sale?

 
2.11 Waste
Will any wastes result from the extraction and minerals processing operations?

 
2.12 Afteruse
Summarise the intended afteruse or uses - check as appropriate
E.G. Agricultural 3.2 ha, Recreation 2.7 ha

 
2.13 Restoration
Give details of restoration including (where applicable):
a) Phasing and timing
b) Use of quarry waste, including volumes
c) Final levels and contours of the restored area and relationship to surrounding land
d) Drainage of the restored area
e) Landscaping and planting
Note that plans and/or cross sections will have to be sent to Surrey County Council along with the application fees.

 
2.14 Restoration Imports
Does the restoration involve the importation of:
If you checked Landfill material please complete Section 3 of this form.

 
2.15 Proposed use of Soil Materials
Please give details of proposed use of soil materials to be used in restoration:

 
2.16 Aftercare

 
2.17
Does the site boundary lie within 1000 metres of any residential properties/sensitive properties/users or areas?
If you answered Yes to this question please show this on the plans to be sent in to Surrey County Council.
In addition to completing Section 2, ALL applicants will need to complete Section 5 of this form.

 

If the proposal involves the importation of materials (other than soils) to the site for restoration purposes, please complete Section 3 of this form.

 

If the application proposes the erection and use of new fixed or mobile plant or buildings, or the continued use of existing fixed or mobile plant or buildings, please complete Section 4 of this form.


 
Section 3

 

Waste Disposal/Storage/Treatment/Recovery/Transfer and Other Related Development

3.1 Nature of Operation/Development
Does the application include:
Please see Guidance Notes for Supplementary Information required
If you ticked (1) above then please complete questions 3.2 and 3.4

Otherwise please complete Questions 3.3 and 3.4

 
3.2 Landfill & Landraising Proposals
A) Landfill/Landraising Proposals
(i) If the proposal is for landfilling does it involve creation of the void to be filled?
If the proposal involves the extraction of minerals you will need to complete Section 2 of this form.
(ii) Does the proposal involve the filling of a void which already exists?
(iii) Does the proposal involve the filling of a void already permitted (but not yet created) under separate planning permission?
(iv) Does the proposal involve an extension to or creation of additional void within an existing site e.g. surcharging?
If Yes to (ii), (iii) or (iv) please give details of the following details of the planning permissions:
DD/MM/YYYY Format
B) Soils and Overburden
(i) Please provide the following information in respect of soils and overburden and grade of any agricultural land within the site:
C) Proposed method of filling
NOTE - The above will need to be expanded on in a supporting document.
D) Void Capacity
E) Types and Quantities of Waste
Please give the type and quanitity (in tonnes) and volume (in cubic metres) of waste to be deposited/handled/treated at the site (exclude soil material for use in restoration for landfilling/landraising proposals).

 

Please specify the following:

F) Waste sources
G) Dates
For landfill/landraise proposals please give the expected dates for the following:
DD/MM/YYYY Format
DD/MM/YYYY Format
DD/MM/YYYY Format
DD/MM/YYYY Format
H)
(i) Does the site boundary lie within 1000 metres of any residential properties/sensitive properties/users or areas?
If Yes these need to be shown on plans
I) Monitoring
Please summarise the proposed measures for monitoring and controlling:
J) Vermin and Birds
Afteruse, Restoration and Aftercare

 

If your proposal involves mineral extraction and landfilling is proposed to restore the site you should complete Section 2 of this form and there is no need to complete Section 3.2 K) and 3.2 M) to O)

K) Afteruse
Summarise the intended afteruse or uses - check as appropriate
E.G. Agricultural 3.2 ha, Recreation 2.7 ha
L) Restoration
Give details of restoration including (where applicable):
a) Phasing and timing
b) Pre settlement levels and contours of the restored area and relationship to surrounding land (show also in plan form and cross sections
c) Post settlement levels and contours of the restored area and relationship to surrounding land (show also in plan form and cross sections)
d) Drainage of the restored area
e) Landscaping and planting
M) Importation
Does the restoration involve the importation of:
N) Proposed use of soil
O) Aftercare

 
3.3 Waste Transfer Stations/Civic Amenity Sites/Waste Treatment/Recycling/Processing/Sewage Treatment/Waste Water Treatment and Composting Facilities
A) Quantities, type and sources of waste
Please state the estimated quantities, types and sources of waste that are to be brought to the site for treatment, storage, transfer and/or recycling each year:
B) Liquid Wastes
Are any liquid wastes to be processed?
C) Processing and Recycling
D) Waste Transfer
If waste is to be transferred from the site please specify:
E) Buildings
F)
(i) Does the site boundary lie within 1000 metres (1 km) of any residential properties/sensitive properties/users or areas?
If you answered Yes to this question please show this on the plans to be sent in to Surrey County Council.
3.4
Does the proposal involve the erection of new fixed or mobile plant or buildings, or the continued use of existing fixed or mobile plant or buildings?
If Yes, please complete Section 4 of this form


In addition to completing Section 3 of this form ALL applicants will need to complete Section 5 of this form.

 

For combined proposals for mineral extraction and restoration involving landfilling, please complete Section 2 of this form.

 

If the proposal proposes the erection of new fixed or mobile plant or buildings, or the continued use of existing fixed or mobile plant or buildings, please complete Section 4 of this form.

Section 4

 

Plant, Buildings and Other Structures

In this section please give details of all fixed or mobile plant, permanent or temporary structures and buildings to be used or erected on the site under this proposal. These could include weighbridge, workshops, offices, wheel and chassis cleaning facilities, vehicle sheeting bays, amenity and toilet facilities. Dimensions and locations should be shown on drawings sent to Surrey County Council
4.1 Fixed Plant
For each piece of plant describe briefly:

 
4.2 Mobile Plant
For each piece of plant describe briefly:

 
4.3 Buildings
For each building describe briefly:

 
4.4 Other Structures
For each structure describe briefly:

 
4.5 Duration
Will any of the proposed plant, buildings or structures remain on the site beyond the operational life of mineral extraction or waste disposal (landfill and landraise proposals only)?

 
4.6 Lighting

 
Section 5

 

Transportation and traffic environment and amenity.

 

To be completed by ALL applicants

5.1 Transportation
Please specify the modes of transport to be used for bringing material to/removing material from the site:

 
5.2 Access
Does the proposed development involve:
Details must be shown on submitted plans
5.3 Traffic
Please give details of the expected average and maximum number of vehicle movements each working day:
If a range of lorry sizes will be used please provide details for each
If a range of lorry sizes will be used please provide details for each
If a range of lorry sizes will be used please provide details for each
If a range of lorry sizes will be used please provide details for each

 
5.4 Routes To Be Used

 
5.5

 
5.6 Parking and Unloading Provision

 
5.7 Environment Considerations/Statutory Designations
Please state whether any of the following would be affected by the proposed development:
Archaeological features (including Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Sites of County Importance, etc)
Ecological interests including Special Areas for Conservation (SACs), RAMSAR sites, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), National Nature Reserve (NNR), Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI), or other areas of nature conservation interest or the habitats of protected species:
Public Rights of Way within or immediately adjoining the site:
Overhead or underground services (including pipelines)
Land where contamination is known or suspected
Is the application site situated within the Metropolitan Green Belt?
Is the application site situated within the Surrey Hills or High Weald AONB
If Yes for any of the above please refer to Guidance Notes for information/assessments which may be required to be included in the application.

 
5.8 Hours of Operation
Please state the proposed hours of operation of the site:

 
5.9 Noise and Vibration
Noise levels and proposed controls:

 
5.10 Dust and emissions to air

 
5.11 Hazardous Materials

 
5.12 Water Environment: Pollution, Drainage and Flooding
d) To your knowledge is the site liable to flooding, within a floodplain or an area at the risk of flooding?
If you have answered Yes to c) or d) above then it may be necessary for you to submit a Flood Risk Assessment with the application. See the guidance notes for further advice.

 
5.13 Airport Safeguarding
Does the site lie within an Airport Safeguarding Area?
If Yes, please refer to the guidance notes for information/assessments which may be required to be included in the application.

 
5.14 Landscaping and Visual
If you have completed all the fields marked *, then please click "Submit".

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