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.
Application overview
Erection of new secondary school alongside supporting sports facilities, car parking, landscaping, site infrastructure, new access road and associated access infrastructure
Proposal details
- Reference
- 70071
- Alternative references
- PP-12441204
- Ward
- Radcliffe - East
- Agent
- Tetra Tech
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DoC - Cond 25 - Greater Manchester Ecology UnitConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| DoC - Cond 25 - Further supporting statementCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Cond 3 - Phase II Geo-Environmental Assessment Report (FS1013-BSL-XX-XX-T-O-1000 Rev P04) - Jan 2024Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| UU - no obj to DoC 9Consultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| DoC 3 - Phase II geo-environmental assessment reportCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Greater Manchester Ecology UnitConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Transport for Greater Manchester: DoC - Cond 21Consultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 3 - Remedial StrategyCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 9 - Proposed Drainage Areas Plan (FS1013-REN-EX-00-D-C-5201-P04)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 9 - Below Ground Drainage Plan (FS1013-REN-EX-00-D-C-5210-P05)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 9 - Below Ground Drainage Manhole (FS1013-REN-EX-XX-D-C-2020-P03)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 9 - Below Ground Drainage Details (Sheet 3) (FS1013-REN-EX-XX-D-C-5303-P02)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 9 - Below Ground Drainage Details (Sheet 4) (FS1013-REN-EX-XX-D-C-5304-P02)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 9 - Below Ground Drainage Details (Sheet 5) (FS1013-REN-EX-XX-D-C-5305-P02)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 14 - Photographic Dilapidation Survey Evidence and PlanCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 21 - Arboricultural Impact AssessmentCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 21 - Tree Survey and Constraints ReportCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 25 - Ecology Reasonable Avoidance Measures Statement (RAMS)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Condition 26 - Invasive Species Management PlanCorrespondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Covering Letter (3,9,11,14,21,25 & 26)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| DoC - Application Form (R)Correspondence for discharge of condition | Not published | View |
| Decision Notice or LetterDecision Notice or Letter | Not published | View |
| Decision Notice or LetterDecision Notice or Letter | Not published | View |
| Sport England (Suggested conditions)Consultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Fencing General Arrangement (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0012 S2 P03)Revised plan | Not published | View |
| Levels Plan - Overview (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0013 S2 P03)Revised plan | Not published | View |
| Access Strategy - Parking Strategy (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0026 S2 P03)Revised plan | Not published | View |
| Cycle Shelter Details (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-ZZ-ZZ-D-L-1008 S4 P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Whole Site Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0001 S2 REV.P06)Revised plan | Not published | View |
| Site Landscaping Plan - Overview (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0004 S2 P03)Revised plan | Not published | View |
| Planting Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0010 S2 P03)Revised plan | Not published | View |
| Highway OfficerConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| COM - Coal AuthorityConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Coal Authority commentsConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Pollution ControlConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Pollution ControlConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue ServiceConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Greater Manchester PoliceConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Waste ManagementConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Contaminated Land & Air QualityConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Contaminated Land & Air Quality (Email)Consultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Transport for Greater Manchester (amended response)Consultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Phase II Geo-Environmental Assessment Report (Doc. Ref. FS1013-BSL-XX-XX-T-O-1000 Rev. P01)Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Remedial Strategy (Doc. Ref. FS1013-BSL-XX-XX-T-O-1001 Rev. P01)Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Site Location Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0039 P04)Revised plan | Not published | View |
| Certificate BSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Sport EnglandConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Drainage SectionConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal SocietyConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED: Transport for Greater ManchesterConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| GM Ecology UnitConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Canal and River TrustConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Coal AuthorityConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| United UtilitiesConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Transport for GM (Metrolink)Consultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Transport Assessment - AppendicesSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Design & Access StatementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Phase 1 Desk Study (Part 1)Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Phase 2 Ground InvestigationSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Outline Drainage StrategySupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Phase 1 Desk Study (Part 2) - Envirocheck Report, Historical and Geological Mapping, UXO ReportSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Photographic SurveySupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Access Strategy - Staff and Students (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0022 S2 REV.P02)All plans | Not published | View |
| Access Strategy - Community use (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0023 S2 REV.P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Access Strategy - Servicing (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0024 S2 REV.P02)All plans | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED: Access Strategy - Parking Strategy (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0026 S2 REV.P02)Superceded plan | Not published | View |
| Green Infrastructure Strategy (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0028 S2 REV.P02)All plans | Not published | View |
| Tree retention and removal plan (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0031 S2 REV.P02)All plans | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED: Location Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0039 S2 REV.P03)Superceded plan | Not published | View |
| External Sports Provision (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0041 S2 REV.P03)All plans | Not published | View |
| Landscape Visualisations (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-XX-I-L-0001 P02)All plans | Not published | View |
| Landscape Outline SpecificationSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Application formApplication form | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED: Whole Site Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0001 S2 REV.P04)Superceded plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Site Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0002 S2 REV.P02)All plans | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED: Site Landscaping Plan - Overview (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0004 S2 REV.P02)Superceded plan | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED: Planting Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0010 S2 REV.P02)Superceded plan | Not published | View |
| Crime Impact StatementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Environmental & Intrusive Noise StudySupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Tree Survey and Constraints ReportSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Energy Strategy ReportSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Transport AssessmentSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Travel PlanSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Extended Phase One Habitat Survey (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal)Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Great Crested Newt Survey (August 2023)Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement MeasuresSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Assessment of Biodiversity Version 2 - Update 08.09.2023Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Bat Surveys ReportSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Bat Roost Assessment ReportSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Bat Activity Report.Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| PROPOSED EXTERNAL LIGHTING LAYOUT (Dwg No. FS1013-KRD-EX-XX-D-E9003)All plans | Not published | View |
| PROPOSED EXTERNAL LIGHTING STRATEGY (Dwg No. FS1013-KRD-EX-XX-D-E9003)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor & Sports Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-AHR-01-00-D-A-2001 S4 REV.P13)All plans | Not published | View |
| Sports Hall (Dwg No. FS1013-AHR-01-00-D-A-2050 S4 REV.P01)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed First Floor Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-AHR-01-01-D-A-2002 S4 REV.P10)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Second Floor Plan (Dwg No. FS1013-AHR-01-02-D-A-2002 S4 REV.P10)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Roof Plans (Dwg No. FS1013-AHR-01-RF-D-A-2003 S4 REV.P05)All plans | Not published | View |
| Strip Sections 1-2 (Dwg No. FS1013-AHR-01-ZZ-D-A-2021 S4 REV.P05)All plans | Not published | View |
| Strip Sections 2-2 (Dwg No. FS1013-AHR-01-ZZ-D-A-2022 S4 REV.P03)All plans | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED: Fencing General Arrangement (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0012 S2 REV.P02)Superceded plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations (Dwg No. FS1013-AHR-XX-ZZ-D-A-2010 S4 REV.P06)All plans | Not published | View |
| NORTH WEST SuDS PRO-FORMASupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Coal Mining Risk AssessmentSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Utility Survey (Dwg No. 42645-T-UG)All plans | Not published | View |
| Demolition and Construction Management PlanSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENTSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED: Levels Plan - Overview (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0013 S2 REV.P02)Superceded plan | Not published | View |
| Site Sections 1 of 2 (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0019 S2 REV.P02)All plans | Not published | View |
| Site Sections 2 of 2 (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0020 S2 REV.P02)All plans | Not published | View |
| Security Strategy (Dwg No. FS1013-ALA-EX-ZZ-D-L-0021 S2 REV.P02)All plans | Not published | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStandard Consultation Expiry Date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceAgreed Expiry Date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision Notice or Letter Decision Notice or LetterPlanning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
