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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Vigo House Vigo Lane Birtley DH3 2ET
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Council sourceLISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Proposed replacement of existing single glazed sash and casement windows with double glazed timber traditional sliding sash and casement windows, redecorating of existing gutters and downpipes and new door opening to former window opening on west elevation (window details submitted 24.04.2023 and 19.05.2023).
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| officer reportOfficers Report | 30 May 2023 | View |
| Approved Certificate LBCApproved Certificate LBC | 30 May 2023 | View |
| Slimlite units profileSupporting documents | 22 May 2023 | View |
| Slimlite units 2Supporting documents | 22 May 2023 | View |
| Slimlite units 1Supporting documents | 22 May 2023 | View |
| Sash windowSupporting documents | 25 Apr 2023 | View |
| Sash window sectionSupporting documents | 25 Apr 2023 | View |
| Sash window detailsSections | 25 Apr 2023 | View |
| Supporting Document - Appendix B - Window detailsSuperseded Plans | 7 Mar 2023 | View |
| Supporting Document - Appendix A - Joinery reportSupporting documents | 7 Mar 2023 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 7 Mar 2023 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - Elevations, Ground Floor Plan, First Floor PlanPlans | 7 Mar 2023 | View |
| Plans - Existing - Elevations, Ground Floor Plans, First Floor PlansPlans | 7 Mar 2023 | View |
| Heritage Statement, Design StatementHeritage Statement | 7 Mar 2023 | View |
| Application Form - RedactedApplication Form | 7 Mar 2023 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.