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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Bensham Grove Community Centre 364 Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 2XE
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Council sourceLISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Proposed installation of fitted furniture into two attic rooms.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision | 26 Nov 2024 | View |
| Officer's ReportOfficers Report | 26 Nov 2024 | View |
| Supporting Document - D&A, Planning, Heritage Statements (BGCS-ASA-XX-XX-RP-A-0600-S5-C00)Supporting documents | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Plans - Site Location PlanPlans | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Plans - Site Layout Plan (BGCS-ASA-XX-ZZ-DR-A-001-S0-C00)Plans | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - Floor Plan - 2nd Floor (BGCS-ASA-XX-02-DR-A-610-S0-C00)Plans | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - Fitted Furniture Layout and Details (BGCS-ASA-XX-02-DR-A-620-S0-C00)Plans | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Plans - Existing - Floor Plan - 2nd Floor (BGCS-ASA-XX-02-DR-A-004-S0-C02)Plans | 15 Oct 2024 | View |
| Application Form - RedactedApplication Form | 15 Oct 2024 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.