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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16 Saltmeadows Road Gateshead NE8 3DS
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Council sourceChange of use from electrical wholesalers to a mixed-use car showroom and offices (sui generis) (amended information 20/12/23).
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 176 officer reportOfficers Report | 4 Apr 2024 | View |
| Approved Certificate COUApproved Certificate COU | 4 Apr 2024 | View |
| Amended Information - DC2300176COUAmended Plans | 20 Dec 2023 | View |
| Amended Plan received 20.12.2032Amended Plans | 20 Dec 2023 | View |
| Planning StatementAdditional Information | 6 Nov 2023 | View |
| Transport info16 Saltmeadows RoadTransport/Travel Plan | 11 Oct 2023 | View |
| PLD 004 PROPOSED SITE PLANAmended Site Layout | 11 Oct 2023 | View |
| Transport StatementTransport/Travel Plan | 4 Jul 2023 | View |
| Site Location Plan - 1 to 1250Site Location Plan | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Site Location Plan - 1 to 500Site Location Plan | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Site Layout Plan - ProposedSuperseded Plans | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Site Layout Plan - ExistingSite Layout Plan | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Floor Plan - ProposedFloor Plans | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Floor Plan - ExistingFloor Plans | 28 Feb 2023 | View |
| Application Form - RedactedApplication Form | 28 Feb 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.