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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Arena Central, Bridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2AX
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Council sourceFull planning permission for the erection of a 30-storey residential tower, rooftop plant at Plot 4AC and a 17-storey residential tower, rooftop plant at plot 5AC, providing (circa) 526no. one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with ancillary retail and commercial space (Use Class E and Sui Generis [drinking establishment/hot food takeaway]) with associated internal and external amenity space, public realm, landscaping, cycle storage, servicing and other associated works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Phase 2 Geo-environmental and Geotechnical SiteCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 15587A1 V1 - Technical Aerodrome Safeguarding AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Archaeological Desk Based Assessment ACCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Birmingham Arena Central BNG Baseline Assessment v2Council document | Not published | View |
| Birmingham Arena Central BNG Metric Calculation FinalCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Birmingham Arena Central PEA ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Plots 4 and 5 Arena Central Energy Statement Rev02Council document | Not published | View |
| Plots 4 5 Arena Central Sustainable Construction Statement Rev02Council document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Wind Comfort Report V03Council document | Not published | View |
| Plot 4 and Plot 5 Arena Central Telecommunications Impact AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 4118 4AC and 5AC Arena Birmingham FRA and Drainage Strategy P01_Part2Council document | Not published | View |
| 4118 4AC and 5AC Arena Birmingham FRA and Drainage Strategy P01_Part4Council document | Not published | View |
| 4118 4AC and 5AC Arena Birmingham FRA and Drainage Strategy P01_Part3Council document | Not published | View |
| 4118 4AC and 5AC Arena Birmingham FRA and Drainage Strategy P01_Part1Council document | Not published | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment 29149-RPT01-V3Council document | Not published | View |
| 502 0269TP2 Plots 4 5 Arena Central Birmingham Travel PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 502 0269TS2 Plots 4 5 Arena Central Birmingham Transport StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| AC Daylight and Sunlight Report Impact_Part1Council document | Not published | View |
| AC Daylight and Sunlight Report Impact_Part2Council document | Not published | View |
| CBRE Financial Viability Statement 4AC 5AC Arena CentralCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Air Quality AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Birmingham_Fire Statement_7 of 7Council document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Birmingham_Fire Statement_6 of 7Council document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Birmingham_Fire Statement_5 of 7Council document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Birmingham_Fire Statement_4 of 7Council document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Birmingham_Fire Statement_3 of 7Council document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Birmingham_Fire Statement_1 of 7Council document | Not published | View |
| _Arena Central Birmingham_Fire Statement_2 of 7Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- B01- DR - L -131099 S1 P03Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L00- DR - L -131000 S1 P03Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -131001 S1 P03Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -131100 S1 P03Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -133002 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -133003 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -133004 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -133005 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -133006 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -133007 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L16- DR - L -131016 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L30- DR - L -131030 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 2508-RCC-ZZ- L01- DR - L -133001 S1 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Statement of Community InvolvementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-ZZ-ZZZ-SH-A-020001-S1-P11Council document | Not published | View |
| Tall Building Statement FINALCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Affordable Housing Statement Arena Central FINALCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Planning Statement FINALCouncil document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-041001-S2-P02 Location PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B4-ZZZ-DR-A-041150-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B4-ZZZ-DR-A-041153-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B4-ZZZ-DR-A-041154-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B4-ZZZ-DR-A-045001-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B5-ZZZ-DR-A-041151-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B5-ZZZ-DR-A-041152-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B5-ZZZ-DR-A-045002-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-B01-DR-A-041099-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L00-DR-A-041010-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L00-DR-A-041100-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L01-DR-A-041101-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L02-DR-A-041102-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L16-DR-A-041116-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L17-DR-A-041117-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L30-DR-A-041130-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-R01-DR-A-041132-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-041002-S2-P02 Site Plan ExistingCouncil document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-041003-S2-P02 Site Plan ProposedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-043001-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-043002-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-043003-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-043004-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-043011-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-XXX-DR-A-043012-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-ZZ-ZZZ-DR-A-042011-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-ZZ-ZZZ-DR-A-042012-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-ZZ-ZZZ-DR-A-042013-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-ZZ-ZZZ-DR-A-042014-S2-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 6.2Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 7Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 8Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 9Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 1Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 2Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 3Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 4Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 5.1Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 5.2Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 5.3Council document | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 6.1Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part4Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part5Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part6Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part7Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part8Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part9Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part10Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part11Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part12Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part13Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part14Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part15Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part16Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part17Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part18Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part19Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part20Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part21Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part22Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part1Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part2Council document | Not published | View |
| 260413_4AC 5AC Arena Central_HTVIA_Part3Council document | Not published | View |
| 131910-101-HLS-00-Z0-M2-G-10100-A1-C00Council document | Not published | View |
| Overheating Report Rev02Council document | Not published | View |
| PRESS NOTICECouncil document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L01-DR-A-041101-S2-P03Council document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-XX-L00-DR-A-041100-S2-P03Council document | Not published | View |
| city design commentsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Arena Central Wind Mitigation CRT Civic ResponseCouncil document | Not published | View |
| From EcologyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Additional Report re Privacy/Overlooking and Daylight/SunlightCouncil document | Not published | View |
| CRT Privacy Overlooking Daylight Sunlight Response Final 28072026.pdfCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 260520_Plots 4 & 5 Arena Central HTVIA Consultation Responses.pdfCouncil document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B4-ZZZ-DR-A-045011-S2-P01.pdfCouncil document | Not published | View |
| A12532-TPB-B5-ZZZ-DR-A-045012-S2-P01.pdfCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Response to Conservation OfficerCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Wind Comfort ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
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