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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Riverside College Kingsway Widnes Cheshire WA8 7QQ
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Council sourceApplication for Non Material Amendment to planning permission 23/00234/FUL to improve proportions of cladding depths relative to curtain walling and reduce risk of cold bridging due to concrete frame construction by introducing insulation to cladding zones. Demolish ground floor caf� pods and install bi-folding doors. Refurbish existing spiral staircase rather than demolish and install a new external stair in the same location. Rationalise the existing opening vents to provide a more modern and regular setting out. Introduce projecting vertical louvres within the curtain walling system. Introduce perforated panels within the curtain walling to line through with existing ceiling voids. Remove all MEP equipment, refrigerant equipment and pipework from existing elevations up to the roof at
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DECISION NOTICEDecision / Officer Report · PDF | 4 Jun 2025 | View |
| 1427-R-250403_RIVERSIDE COLLEGE RECLAD ELEVATION COMPARISON REPORTSupporting Documents · PDF | 29 May 2025 | View |
| APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| RCRC-10A-V0-XX-DR-A-0040_PROPOSED ELEVATION 01_L1Plans · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| RCRC-10A-V0-XX-DR-A-0041_PROPOSED ELEVATION 02_L1Plans · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| RCRC-10A-V0-XX-DR-A-0042_PROPOSED ELEVATION 03_L1Plans · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| RCRC-10A-V0-XX-DR-A-0043_PROPOSED ELEVATION 04_L1Plans · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| RCRC-10A-V0-XX-DR-A-0044_PROPOSED ELEVATIONS 05 AND 06_L1Plans · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| RCRC-10A-V0-XX-DR-A-0045_PROPOSED ELEVATIONS 07-11_L1Plans · PDF | 15 May 2025 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.