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 Scholes Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0AY
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38 Scholes Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0AY
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View council mapFirst floor extension at side; elevational changes including installation of bi-folding doors at rear and new external door to side elevation
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Case officer reportOfficer Report | Not published | View |
| Decision Notice or LetterDecision Notice or Letter | Not published | View |
| Decision Notice or LetterDecision Notice or Letter | Not published | View |
| Existing and proposed site plansAll plans | Not published | View |
| Existing roof plan (dwg no. 199(10)12)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing rear elevation (dwg no. 199(200)03 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed front elevation (dwg no. 199(200)04 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Block plan (dwg no. 199(00)02 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed section A-A (dwg no. 199(300)01 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed first floor plan (dwg no. 199(20)03 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Design & access statementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Existing ground floor plan (dwg no. 199(10)10 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed rear elevation (dwg no. 199(200)06 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed ground floor plan (dwg no. 199(20)02 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Location plan (dwg no. 199(00)01 P01)Location Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing first floor plan (dwg no. 199(10)11)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing side elevation (dwg no.199(200)02 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Demolition plan (dwg no. 199(15)01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Application formApplication form | Not published | View |
| Proposed side elevation (dwg no. 199(200)05 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed roof plan (dwg no. 199(20)04 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing front elevation (dwg no. 199(200)01 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
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Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceConditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.