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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76 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1GW
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76 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1GW
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Retrospective change of use from dwelling (C1) to short-term let accommodation (Sui Generis) with no. 1 bedroom retained as full time residential
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| NeighbourNeighbour Notifications | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Climate Change StatementOther Supporting Information | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| Planning statementOther Supporting Information | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| Short Term Let Management Plan REDACTEDOther Supporting Information | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Plan A1Site Layout or Block Plan | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan A1Site Layout or Block Plan | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Location Plan A3Site Location Plan | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Plans A1Existing Floor Plans | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
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