Planning newspaper notices
Certain planning applications require advertisement in a local newspaper. Enter your development site postcode to see your matched newspaper and price.
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The legal requirement
Newspaper publicity is required under Article 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (DMPO 2015) and the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for EIA development. Certain categories of planning application must be publicised by notice in a local newspaper circulating in the area of the proposed development.
This includes major developments, applications that depart from the development plan, applications affecting listed buildings or conservation areas, and proposals affecting public rights of way.
The local planning authority is responsible for determining whether newspaper advertisement is required, but applicants and agents frequently arrange publication directly to avoid delays.
Key points
- Also required for applications affecting listed buildings and conservation areas
- Required for major developments and departures from the development plan
- Covers applications affecting listed buildings (PLBCAA 1990 s.67), applications affecting conservation areas (PLBCAA 1990 s.73), and Article 4 direction making and confirmation (GPDO 2015 SI 2015/596 Sch 3)
- Article 4 direction notices are placed by the local planning authority (LPA), not by individual applicants. If you are a property professional affected by an Article 4 direction in your area, look for the LPA's published notice in your local newspaper.
- Must be published in a newspaper circulating in the area of the development site
- Publication certificate provides evidence of compliance
What you receive
Everything you need to demonstrate compliance, delivered to your portal.
Proof PDF
A typeset proof of your notice for approval before publication.
Publication certificate
Confirming publication date, newspaper name, and notice content.
VAT invoice
Available in your portal immediately after payment.
Pricing
Price depends on notice size and your local newspaper's rate. Enter your postcode for an estimate.
Platform fee: £35 + VAT
Newspaper rate: confirmed at order
Save your details as a template for next time — your site address and application type are pre-filled on your next order.
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