Council procedures following a planning submission

3. Step 3 - The views of other relevant bodies are also sought

If the application is considered to have an effect on roads, traffic, or floodplains for example then the views of agencies such as the Highway Authority and Environment Agency are sought.

In many parts of the borough there are active Residents Associations who are consulted. The Borough Council also consults Horley Town Council and Salfords and Sidlow Parish Council on applications within their areas.