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Planning Guidance
Town Planning Act 2018
Town Planning Act 2018 – Explanatory Note
Planning Policy
Devil's Tower Road
Holistic Planning Policy in respect of Devil's Tower Road
Photovoltaic and Solar water heating
Interim Planning Policy for roof mounted photovoltaic panels and solar water heating panels
Below you are able to view and download various guidance sheets for Town Planning and Building Control.
Information Sheet 1 - Planning Permission Guidance
- Information Sheet 1
Information Sheet 2 - Making Applications for Planning Permission
- Information Sheet 2
Information Sheet 3 - Public Participation Requirements when Submitting a Planning Application
- Information Sheet 3
Information Sheet 4 - How to Appeal
- Information Sheet 4
Information Sheet 5 - Protection of Trees & Making Applications for Works to Trees
This information sheet has been withdrawn.
As of 27th September 2021 applications for works to Trees are no longer made to the Development and Planning Commission but rather to the Department of the Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change and Heritage.
For further information and guidance please contact:
✉ trees.environment@gibraltar.gov.gi
Information Sheet 6 - Advice for Applicants Considering Developments that may Impact on Gibraltar Airport
- Information Sheet 6
The link to the 3D OLS page on the Gibraltar GeoPortal can be access by clicking here. On this page it is possible to find the maximum height permitted building height, for aviation purposes only, that can be built at any site in Gibraltar. NB - Read the "HOW TO USE" notes on the page to understand the accuracy and limitations of the heights obtained.
In addition to the documents above, the director of Civil Aviation publishes policy and procedure to set out the requiremenbts to be followed where development and activity may have an impact on aviation safety. These documents can be found here.
- DCA Policy 08 Aerodrome Safeguarding
- DCA Procedure 08 Aerodrome Safeguarding
- DCA Policy 09 Technical Safeguarding
- DCA Procedure 09 Technical Safeguarding
Should there be doubt over the interpretation or aplicability of these policies and procedures, then please contact the DCA by e-mail (dca@gibraltar.gov.gi) to resolve the issue.
Information Sheet 7 - Applications for Consideration by the Development & Planning Commission
- Information Sheet 7
Information Sheet 8 - Bats & Swifts in Buildings
- Information Sheet 8
Information Sheet 9 - Submitting an Application for Approval for the New Government Co-Ownership Schemes (Beach View Terraces & Mons Calpe Mews)
- Information Sheet 9
- Location Plan - Mons Calpe Mews - Download
- Location Plan - Beach View Terraces - Download
Information Sheet 10 – Making Minor Amendments To An existing Valid Planning Permission
Information Sheet 11 - Planning Statements
Information Sheet 12 - A guide to the protection of Cultural Heritage in planning applications
Information Sheet 13 - A guide to the protection of Gibraltar’s World Heritage Site in planning applications
Information Sheet 14 - A guide to the preparation of World Heritage Site Heritage Impact Assessments
Information Sheet 15 - Scheduled Buildings: A Guide for Owners and Occupiers
Information Sheet 16 - Scheduled Monuments: A Guide for Owners and Occupiers
Other Guidance Documents
This guide explains what information is needed when submitting a PV Maintenance Plan. It covers inspection schedules, the parts of the system to be checked, cleaning arrangements, water sources, general maintenance, and how the performance and efficiency of the panels will be monitored.
This template explains what information is needed when assessing trees for proposed works. It covers photographic evidence, tree locations, identification tags, descriptions of the proposed works, reasons for the works, and includes a standard assessment form for each tree.
This guide explains what information is needed when submitting a Green Area Maintenance Plan for development applications that include communal green areas. It covers planting schedules, irrigation arrangements, water sources, and details of the plants and trees that will be used and maintained.
This guide explains what information is needed for applications involving green and blue roofs. It covers the details, drawings and specifications that should be submitted, including information such as soil depths. It also gives a brief overview of green roofs to help with decision-making in planning applications.
This guide explains what information is needed when a fauna survey is requested. It provides guidance on carrying out fauna surveys in Gibraltar, including bat and swift surveys, and sets out the expected survey methodology and reporting format.
This guide explains what information is needed when a flora survey is requested. It provides guidance on carrying out flora surveys in Gibraltar and covers general site information, survey methodology, reporting format and landscape strategy requirements.