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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Barnsley Retail Park, Wombwell Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S70 3NS
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Council sourceRetrospective permission for existing development and continuation of use of land and buildings comprising a total of 9,335 sqm of non-food retail floorspace which includes a 916 sqm mezzanine of non-food retail floorspace, garden centre and 437 car parking spaces and associated landscaping.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009_0595 App.form_02.pdf ( 9.68 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 09_0595.pdf ( 0.02 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 2009_0595 Planning Statement_DAS_Retail Assesssment.pdf ( 11.98 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 2009_0595 Proposed plans.pdf ( 1.26 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 2009_0595 Transport Statement.pdf ( 4.27 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
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