Planning validation checklists - Prior approval: Erection, extension, or alteration of a university building

Visit the Planning Portal to find out more.

Find out how to apply.

Refer to fee schedule (PDF)

Class M – Part 7 (development of existing schools, colleges, universities, hospital & prisons)

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

For an erection, extension or alteration of a university building application, you'll need:

• a written description of the proposed development
• the developer's contact address
• the developer's email address and if the developer is content to receive communication electronically
• any fee to be paid
• a plan(s) indicating the site and showing the proposed development
• drawings prepared to an identified scale and showing:
  • in the case to be erected, the proposed external dimensions and elevations of that building and
  • in the case of a building to be extended or altered, the external dimensions and elevations of that building both before and after the proposed extension or alteration
• the developer is also required to provide written statements to the LPA of:
  • (i) transport and highways impacts of the proposed development
  • (ii) the design and external appearance of the erection, extension or alteration or
  • (iii) the impact of the development on heritage and archaeology