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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3 Thornhill Parade, Belfast, BT5 7AT
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3 Thornhill Parade, Belfast, BT5 7AT
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single storey rear and side extension and garden room
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| NeighbourNeighbour Notifications | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Site Location and Proposed Block PlanSite Location Plan | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing ElevationsExisting Elevations | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing Floor PlansExisting Floor Plans | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 1Proposed Elevations | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 2 and SectionProposed Elevations | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground FloorProposed Floor Plans | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
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