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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238 COLNE ROAD, BURNLEY, BB10 1DZ
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Proposed lawful use of the premises as a small restaurant (Use Class E(b)) in place of the existing retail use (Use Class E(a)).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Notes · PDF | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementOther · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterOther · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 21 Apr 2026 | View |
| Location PlanOS Extract · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Location MapDrawing · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
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