We are presently dealing with a large site which spans two planning authorities and intend submitting the necessary applications shortly. I have searched the web to find the correct means of progressing the planning application but have had limited success. The Planning Fees schedule states that a single planning application fee should be paid to the authority within whose boundary most of the development falls. Should this be read as implying that just one application is lodged with a 'lead' authority, who then determines the application is its entirety (presumably with input from the other authority), or alternatively, should two applications should be lodged (one with each authority, solely addressing the development within their respective boundaries)? This second option would seem to raise issues of consistency, particularly in respect of conditions and S106 agreements. Can anyone advise how they have previously dealt with such applications?
