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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Metrocentre Yellow Car Park The Galleria Metro Centre Whickham
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Council sourceFull Planning Application for the erection of an Upside Down House entertainment facility (Class E(d)) and ticket office for a period of 24 months, from 7th September 2026.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Amended Site PlanAmended Site Layout | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| Supporting Document - Planning Statement - sep 2026Supporting documents | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - Floor PlansPlans | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Plans - Site Location PlanPlans | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - Elevations - Ticket OfficePlans | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - ElevationsPlans | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - Floor Plans - Ticket OfficePlans | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Application Form - RedactedApplication Form | 7 Sept 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.
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