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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DESMONDS CAR SHOWROOM, 162 STRAND ROAD, DERRY
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DESMONDS CAR SHOWROOM, 162 STRAND ROAD, DERRY
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REDEVELOPMENT OF CAR SHOWROOM TO PROVIDE PURPOSE BUILT MANAGED STUDENT ACCOMMODATION (PBMSA) BUILDING HOUSING 525 BEDSPACES, AMENITY SPACES INCLUDING COURTYARD, GYM, QUIET STUDY AREA, CAR PARKING, SECURE BICYCLE STORAGE AND SITE WORKS.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| P2A Form - Mc Donalds - RedactedApplication Form | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| DFI Roads - Derry City & Strabane Office responseConsultation Responses | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| DFI Roads - Derry City & Strabane Office responseConsultation Responses | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| NI Water - Strategic Applications responseConsultation Responses | 15 Jun 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| EIA Ext DeterminationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| EIA Ext DeterminationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 11 Aug 2026 | View |
| EIA Ext DeterminationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
| NeighbourNeighbour Notifications | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Design & Access StatementOther Supporting Information | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Pre Application Community ConsultationOther Supporting Information | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementOther Supporting Information | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| P2A NOTICE ON LANDOWNEROther Supporting Information | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanSite Layout or Block Plan | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Front and Side ElevationsProposed Elevations | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Rear and Side ElevationsProposed Elevations | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Side ElevationsProposed Elevations | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Elevation in ContextProposed Elevations | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Second to Sixth Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Seventh to Eighth Floor PlanProposed Floor Plans | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanRoof Details | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Roof PlansRoof Details | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Bike ShedMiscellaneous | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Mcdonalds CgiMiscellaneous | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| Strand Road Courtyard Render CgiMiscellaneous | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
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