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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16 Hillcrest Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7AW
Last published check: 3 Oct 2026, 03:21. Check the council record for more recent changes.
16 Hillcrest Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7AW
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Single-storey extensions to front and side; balcony to side; first-floor extension with dormers front and rear; first-floor gable windows (amended proposal).
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Case Officer Report PDFPlanning decisions and reports | 1 Sept 2026 | View |
| Redacted Decision NoticePlanning decisions and reports | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Drg 02a Block PlanPlanning decisions and reports | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Drg 01a Site PlanPlanning decisions and reports | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Drg 06c Proposed ElevationsPlanning decisions and reports | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Drg 05a Proposed SectionsPlanning decisions and reports | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Drg 04a Proposed PlansPlanning decisions and reports | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Neighbour ReconsultNeighbour Notifications | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| NeighbourNeighbour Notifications | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| DRG 02A - Amended Block PlanSite Layout or Block Plan | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| DRG 01A - Amended Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| DRG 04A - Amended Proposed PlansProposed Plans | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| DRG 05A - Amended Proposed SectionsCross Sections | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| DRG 08 - Existing SectionsCross Sections | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| DRG 07 - Existing PlansExisting Plans | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| DRG 03A - Amended Existing ElevsExisting Elevations | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| DRG 06C - Amended Proposed ElevationsProposed Elevations | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
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