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.
Council planning record
Barrack Fold Farm, Knowsley Road, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5PU
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Barrack Fold Farm, Knowsley Road, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5PU
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View council mapConversion of existing barn to 4 no. dwellings and replacement of existing stables with 1 no. dwelling
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| Details of windows and doorsCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| Proposed elevationsCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| Proposed window details - units 1 - 4Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| Proposed door details - units 1 - 4Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 3 – Proposed plans - units 1-4 (23_1283_212B)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 3 – Proposed elevations - units 1-4 (23_1283_213B)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 3 – Window details - units 1-4 (23_1283_214)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 3 – Door details - units 1-4 (23_1283_215)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 3 – Door and window schedule (23_1283_216)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 3 – 23D Products BrochureCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 3 – BF73-Bi-folding Doors Brochure Alutech-SystemsCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 3 – Hurst Composte doors - Technical-Specification-GuideCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 8 – Landscaping (M693- BFF- LAND- 01)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 8 – Landscaping (M693- BFF- LAND- 02)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 10 – Proposed site plan (23_1283_201C)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 10 – SUDs Assessment and Drainage Strategy (23_1283_220)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC – Condition 4 – Phase 2 Geo-Environmental ReportCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| Discharge of Condition(s) 3, 4, 8 & 10 - Summary of compliance (23_1283_217)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Redacted Application FormCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| 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 |
| Proposed site planRevised plan | Not published | View |
| GM Ecology Unit commentsConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Conservation Officer commentsConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Bat surveySupporting Document | Not published | View |
| GM Ecology unit commentsConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Contaminated land section commentsConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Environemental Health (pollution control) - no commentConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| United utilities commentsConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Proposed Plans - Unit 6 (Dwg No. 23/1283/262B)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing Elevations - Unit 6 (Dwg No. 23/1283/163B)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing plans - Unit 6 (Dwg No. 23/1283/162B)All plans | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Bat Roost Assesment ReportSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Elevations - Units 1-4 (Dwg No. 23/1283/213)All plans | Not published | View |
| Landscaping plan (Dwg No. M693/BFF/LAND/01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Heritage Impact StatementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Existing Elevations - Units 1-4 (Dwg No. 22/1283/113)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Materials; Wall Mounted Lighting (Bulkhead)Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Gf & 1st floor plans - Unit 1-4 (Dwg No. 23/1283/212)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing Gf & 1st floor plan - Units 1-4 (Dwg No. 23/1283/112)All plans | Not published | View |
| Application form - Without personal infoApplication form | Not published | View |
| Proposed Materials; External LightingSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Parking Bay plans (Dwg No. 23/1283/203)All plans | Not published | View |
| Review of Current & Proposed Access Arrangements (Images included)Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Existing site plan (Dwg No. 23/1283/101)All plans | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Access Overview plan (Dwg No. 23/1283/202)All plans | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Risk AssesmentSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Location Plan (Dwg No. 23/1283/100)Location Plan | Not published | View |
| Structual AppraisalSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Materials; Wall Mounted Lighting (Down Light)Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site plan (Dwg No. 23/1283/201)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed elevations, single dwelling - Unit 6 (Dwg No. 23/1283/263B)All plans | Not published | View |
| Landscaping / Planting SpecificationSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Proposed materials; Electric car chargerSupporting Document | 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.