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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1-5 Porter Street, Bury, BL9 5DZ
Last published check: 30 Sept 2026, 16:19. Check the council record for more recent changes.
1-5 Porter Street, Bury, BL9 5DZ
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View council mapPart change of use of former showroom/laundrette and 1no. flat (Use Class E/Sui Generis/Class C3) to form 1no. 7 bedroom (single occupancy) HMO (Sui Generis) and 1no. 8 Bedroom (single occupancy) HMO (Sui Generis) with associated parking and refuse storage and external alterations
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer reportOfficer Report | Not published | View |
| 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 |
| Highways recommendationConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Planning PolicyConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Environment SectionConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Greater Manchester PoliceConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Environmental Health - Private Rented Sector Enforcement TeamConsultee Comments/Correspondence | Not published | View |
| Proposed site plan (dwg no. (0-)A004 A)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed elevations (dwg no. (0-)A004)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing elevations (dwg no(-9)A002).All plans | Not published | View |
| Design & access statementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Application formApplication form | Not published | View |
| Proposed floor plans (dwg no.(0-)A001 F)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed section (dwg no. (0-)A005)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing floor plans (dwg no. (-9)A001)All plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed section (dwg no.(0-)A003 A)All plans | Not published | View |
| Existing location/block plan (dwg no.(-9)A005)Location Plan | 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 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.