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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Benscliffe Hay Cottage, Sharpley Hill, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, LE6 0AH
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Council sourceChange of Use of Stables to Dwellinghouse (Class C3) and construction of single-storey rear extensions
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Sign in to view collected detailsBenscliffe Hay Cottage, Sharpley Hill, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, LE6 0AH
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Building Outline rev A.Council document | Not published | View |
| SS - Application form redactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Block Plan V4Council document | Not published | View |
| Existing FloorplanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Existing Front and Rear ElevationsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Existing Side East and West ElevationsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Image 7 v2 existing front (south facing)Council document | Not published | View |
| Image 8 v2 proposed front elevationCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Landscape Plan and Tree Survey V3Council document | Not published | View |
| Leics Rutland wildlife trust assessment Aug 2023Council document | Not published | View |
| Parking Plan V2Council document | Not published | View |
| PBRA ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Planning Statement V1.0-redactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Floor Plan with Dimensions V3Council document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Floorplan V3Council document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Front and Rear Elevations V3Council document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Roof Plan V3Council document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Side Elevations V3Council document | Not published | View |
| Site Location Plan V4Council document | Not published | View |
| Structural report-redactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| National ForestCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Abbey LaneCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Press advertisementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Comments - LCC HighwaysCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Conservation OfficerCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Whittle Hill Farm CottageCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity - requiring bat surveyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Newtown Linford Parish CouncilCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Amended Application Form (site area corrected) - redactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| CBC Tree Officer commentsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Arboretum Plan 23 Nov23Council document | Not published | View |
| Covering email from Applicant enc Arboretum Plan 23 Nov23Council document | Not published | View |
| Email from agent re ecologyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Arboricultural Method StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Tree Protection PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| CBC Comment on submitted tree surveyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| CBC Ecology to Planning OfficerCouncil document | Not published | View |
| FOLLOW-UP BAT EMERGENCE SURVEYSCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Revised Tree SurveyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| email from Bat SurveyorCouncil document | Not published | View |
| email asking CBC to reconsult ecologistCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Comment by applicant's Ecologist re bat surveysCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Comments CBC BiodiversityCouncil document | Not published | View |
| email from applicantCouncil document | Not published | View |
| email from applicant's ecologistCouncil document | Not published | View |
| email from agentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| email from CBC Biodiversity to agentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| email from applicantCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Amended site layout ref: 0401_LR003Council document | Not published | View |
| Amended elevations ref: 0401_LR002Council document | Not published | View |
| Amended floor plans ref: 0401_LR001Council document | Not published | View |
| Amended site location planCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Neighbour comments: Newtown Linford Parish CouncilCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Amended layout plan ref: LR003 Rev ACouncil document | Not published | View |
| Plans Committee ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Extras Report Final 17 July 2025 - P.23.1963.2Council document | Not published | View |
| DEC_STANDARD_BUCouncil document | Not published | View |
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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.
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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.