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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Durham Academy Bracken Court Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7NG
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Council sourceAdvertisement consent for building mounted signage comprising of:-Halo illuminated built up lettering reading Durham Academy, with Durham in brushed stainless steel and Academy and associated logo element in powder coated aluminium with LED trough lighting positioned above the logo only.-Non illuminated, powder coated aluminium shaped logo elements.-Non illuminated, built up brushed stainless steel lettering
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
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| SITE NOTICESite Notice · PDF | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED PART SOUTH ELEVATION (2 OF 2)Drawing · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED EAST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED WEST ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED PART NORTH ELEVATIONDrawing · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| COLOUR PALETTE DETAILSSupporting Information · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| VARIOUS SECTION PLANS & SIGNAGE DETAILSDrawing · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM (NO PERSONAL DATA)Application Form · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| SITE LOCATION PLAN 1:1250OS Extract · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED PART SOUTH ELEVATION (1 OF 2)Drawing · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | 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.
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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.