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.
Application overview
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 13 no. 1 bed residential dwellings (Use Class C3)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 2025/04888/PA
- Ward
- Nechells
- Agent
- Buildworks Limited
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79 - 81 Chester Street, Birmingham, B6 4AE
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Documents 7 of 7
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| existing and proposed ground floor plansCouncil document | Not published | View |
| existing and proposed first floor plansCouncil document | Not published | View |
| application form redactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Transport statementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| elevation location and site planCouncil document | Not published | View |
| planning statementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Prior Approval-Non HH Site NoticeCouncil document | Not published | View |
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Decision & conditions
Prior Approval-Non HH Site NoticePlanning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
