Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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Lands within the southwest portion of the former Craighill Quarry, east of Ballyeaston Road and south of Craighill Park, Ballyclare.
Lands within the southwest portion of the former Craighill Quarry, east of Ballyeaston Road and south of Craighill Park, Ballyclare.
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Non-material change of planning application LA03/2024/0925/F (Social housing development comprising 45 no. residential units with associated access, car parking landscaping and ancillary works); Changes to include Windowsill height lifted on full-height windows at first floor level; Adjustments to windows; Brick dimensions amendments; Change of external finish from render to red brick on the ground floor, rear return, switch room; A larger bin store to the rear of the apartment block; and a reconfigured parking layout and the formal demarcation of 2no. disabled parking spaces.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| 01 Site Location PlanPlanning decisions and reports | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| 02 Proposed Site PlanPlanning decisions and reports | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| 03 Proposed ElevationsPlanning decisions and reports | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| 04 Proposed PlansPlanning decisions and reports | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| Redacted Decision LetterPlanning decisions and reports | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| Redacted Development Management Officer ReportPlanning decisions and reports | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterImpact Assessments and Statements | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| 02 proposed site planSite Layout or Block Plan | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| 01 site location planSite Location Plan | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| 03 apartment proposed elevationsProposed Plans | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| 04 apartment proposed floor plansProposed Plans | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
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