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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OLD COUNTY COURT, BANKHOUSE STREET, BURNLEY, BB11 1DE
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Retrospective permission sought for work carried out to Former County Court House. Relating to Approved Application COU/2020/0358. 1 new cluster created ( 3 bedrooms) with associated spaces in place of office and and store.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Existing and proposed second floor planDrawing · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Highways ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Neighbour Consultation lettersCorrespondence · PDF | 29 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site PlansDrawing · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
| Officers reportOfficer Notes · PDF | 4 Jun 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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