Pre-Application Advice Request Letter Template

# Pre-Application Advice Request Letter

[Your Name / Agent's Name]
[Address]
[Email]
[Telephone]
[Date]

Pre-Application Advice Team
[LPA Name]
[Address]

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Dear Pre-Application Advice Team,

## RE: Pre-Application Enquiry — [Brief Description of Proposal] — [Site Address]

I write to seek pre-application planning advice in connection with the above site. I set out below the key details of the proposed development and the specific advice sought.

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### 1. The Applicant

**Applicant/Owner:** [Name]
**Agent (if applicable):** [Name, firm, contact details]
**Relationship to site:** [Owner / prospective purchaser / tenant]

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### 2. The Site

**Address:** [Full address including postcode]
**OS Grid Reference:** [Reference]
**Site area:** [Hectares / m²]
**Existing use:** [Current use]

**Current status:**
- Listed building: Yes [Grade] / No
- Conservation area: Yes [Name] / No
- Flood zone: Zone [1/2/3] / not applicable
- Green belt: Yes / No
- Other designations: [SSSI / AONB / Article 4 Direction / TPO etc.]

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### 3. The Proposed Development

**Description:** [Clear description of what is proposed]
**Use class(es):** [Current → proposed]
**Approximate scale:** [Height, footprint, floorspace in m²]
**Phasing:** [Phased / single phase]
**Anticipated programme:** [Estimated start date if known]

[Attach/describe any concept drawings, indicative plans, or site photographs available at this stage.]

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### 4. Key Issues for Discussion

I am seeking specific advice on the following matters:

1. **Principle of development** — Is the proposed use acceptable in principle at this location, having regard to the Development Plan?

2. **Design and scale** — Are the indicative heights and massing likely to be acceptable in the context of the surrounding character?

3. **[Heritage / Conservation area]** — What level of heritage assessment will be required? What weight will the conservation officer give to [specific feature]?

4. **Highway access** — Are there likely to be objections to the proposed access arrangements?

5. **Required supporting documents** — What studies or reports will be required to validate the application (ecology, transport assessment, flood risk, etc.)?

6. **Affordable housing** — What affordable housing contribution will be expected?

7. **CIL and s.106** — What planning obligations are likely to be sought?

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### 5. Supporting Information Enclosed

- [ ] Location plan (1:1250)
- [ ] Aerial photograph
- [ ] Indicative site layout
- [ ] Photographs of the site and surroundings
- [ ] [Any other drawings or documents enclosed]

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I look forward to receiving your written advice at your earliest convenience. Please do not hesitate to contact me on [telephone] or [email] should you require any further information or clarification.

Yours faithfully,

[Signature]
[Name]
[Title / Organisation]

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