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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Former Hearse House, St Michaels Church, Torpenhow, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1HT
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Bat ReportReports · PDF | 8 Jul 2019 | View |
| 1826 L51 Block PlanPlans · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| Decision Notice No SigOfficer Report/Decision · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| 1826 L15 Proposed South ElevationPlans · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| 1826 L16 Proposed East ElevationPlans · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| 1826 L11 Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| 1826 L14 Proposed West ElevationPlans · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| Officers ReportOfficer Report/Decision · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| 1826 L13 Proposed North ElevationPlans · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| 1826 L50 Site Location PlanPlans · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| ApplicationFormNoPersonalDataApplication Form · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
| 1826 L12 Proposed SectionAdditional/Supporting Information · PDF | 30 Mar 2020 | View |
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