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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38 South Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3DG
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Construct new dormer to rear of house to create independent living for a young adult with autism
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 38 South Road GIS.pdfSubmission documents | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| form - redacted.pdfSubmission documents | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| LOCATION PLAN.pdfPlans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| BLOCK PLAN.pdfPlans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| EXISTING AND PROPOSED PLANS.pdfPlans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
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