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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CitiGroup, Gateway Building, 60-62 Sydenham Road, Belfast, BT3 9DP
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CitiGroup, Gateway Building, 60-62 Sydenham Road, Belfast, BT3 9DP
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Construction of roof canopy to facilitate an infill extension to provide ancillary office floorspace and atrium (1,810sqm), internal reconfiguration, reduction in basement car parking, additional cycle parking / facilities, solar panels, additional plant and all other associated works.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedApplication Form | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Belfast City Airport Response (pdf)Consultation Responses | 10 Sept 2026 | View |
| DfI Rivers ResponseConsultation Responses | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| NI Water ResponseConsultation Responses | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| NIEA ResponseConsultation Responses | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Letter: Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| NeighbourNeighbour Notifications | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Planning Statement - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| NI Biodiversity Checklist - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Office Impact AssessmentOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Energy Statement / Climate Change Statement - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Sustainability Statement / Climate Change Statement - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Sequential TestOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Transport Assessment Form - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Infrastructure / Drainage Report - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Glint and Glare Assessment - RedactedOther Supporting Information | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanSite Layout or Block Plan | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanSite Layout or Block Plan | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Sections AA & BBCross Sections | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section AA & BBCross Sections | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations 01Existing Elevations | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations 02Existing Elevations | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Roof PlanExisting Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Basement PlanExisting Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanExisting Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Second Floor PlanExisting Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Fourth Floor PlanExisting Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Third Floor PlanExisting Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Fifth Floor PlanExisting Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanExisting Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 02Proposed Elevations | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 01Proposed Elevations | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Basement PlanProposed Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Fifth Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Fourth Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Third Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanProposed Floor Plans | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| BCC Application ChecklistMiscellaneous | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
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