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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40 West Gate, Ballymoney
40 West Gate, Ballymoney
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Extension to side of existing dwelling to create a larger kitchen and ground floor shower room
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form RApplication Form | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Block Plan A4Site Layout or Block Plan | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Block Plan A4Site Layout or Block Plan | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Site Location Plan A4Site Location Plan | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans A3Proposed Plans | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations and Floor Plans A3Existing Elevations and Floor Plans | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
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