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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Griffin Works, Unit 5 Clement Street Accrington Lancashire BB5 2HR
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Council sourceCertificate of Lawful Use Existing: Application seeking confirmation that the existing building has been used as a joinery workshop with ancillary office, store room, caretaker's flat and break-out space (Use Class E(g)(iii)).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPLICATION FORMCouncil document | Not published | View |
| (22123)1_AS EXISTINGCouncil document | Not published | View |
| STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF A LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE FOR GRIFFIN WORKSCouncil document | Not published | View |
| LOCATION PLANCouncil document | Not published | View |
| PLANNING CONSTRAINTS & HISTORYCouncil document | Not published | View |
| DECISIONCouncil document | Not published | View |
| OFFICER'S REPORTCouncil document | Not published | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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