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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Whinney Hill Works, Whinney Hill Road, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5UU
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Council sourceFull Major: Erection of 91 dwellings, including access, drainage, landscaping, parking, public open space and associated works
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Sign in to view collected detailsWhinney Hill Works, Whinney Hill Road, Altham, Lancashire, BB5 5UU
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 2 Summary Geo-Environmental AppraisalCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 3243 260320 Planning StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 3243.260320 Cover LetterCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 10191-1r1 - Odour AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 10191r3 - Air Quality Assessment - Whinney Hill RoadCouncil document | Not published | View |
| AES Report Energy StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| AMS Arboricultural Method StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Application Form RedactedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Arboricultural Impact Assessment Nov 25Council document | Not published | View |
| Crime Impact Statement Whinney Hill Road Rev 1Council document | Not published | View |
| BIA Biodiversity Impact AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Design and Access StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Drainage Feasibility-MasterplanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Drainage Feasibility-SHEET 2Council document | Not published | View |
| Drainage Feasibility - SHEET 1Council document | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Ecological AppraisalCouncil document | Not published | View |
| FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY FRA Rev BCouncil document | Not published | View |
| GRO-25214 (SUDS Feb 2026) SOIL PERCOLATION TESTCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Landscape Layout Rev BCouncil document | Not published | View |
| LMP Landscape Management Plan Rev CCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Outline Finished Levels-MasterplanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Outline Finished Levels-SHEET 1Council document | Not published | View |
| Outline Finished Levels-SHEET 2Council document | Not published | View |
| Phase 2 Summary Geo-Environmental AppraisalCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Planting PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Q13108 Whinney Hill Accrington-Plan (Children's playground equipment)Council document | Not published | View |
| Surface Water Catchment PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| WHA25_DBA-Report-VB Archaeology and Heritage Desk Based AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0000 SiteLocationPlan-_P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0001 ExistingSiteLayout-_P03Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0002 ProposedSiteLayout-_P05Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0003 ProposedSiteLayout with block locations-_P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0004 Proposed Refuse Plan-_P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0005 Proposed EV Bike Storage Plan-_P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0006 Proposed Highways Adoption Plan-_P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0007 Proposed Fire Distance Plan-_P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0008 Proposed Boundary Treatments Plan-_P03Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0009 Proposed Storey Height Plan-_P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0010 Proposed Materials Distribution Plan-_P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-DR-A-0011 Proposed Hard Surface External Works Plan-_P03Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-PP-A-0010 Proposed Street ScenesCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-PP-A-0050 Proposed Visual 01P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-XX-XX-PP-A-0051 Proposed Visual 02P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-Z1-ZZ-DR-A-0002 Ashburn_2B3P House_Triple_Elevations-P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-Z3-ZZ-DR-A-0003 Padbury_2B3P House_Triple_Elevations-P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-Z4-ZZ-DR-A-0002 Seacourt_3B4P House_Semi_Elevations-P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-Z5-ZZ-DR-A-0001 Thornton_4B5P House_Semi_Plans-P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-Z5-ZZ-DR-A-0002 Thornton_45P House_Semi_Elevations-P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 1473-JDA-Z6-ZZ-DR-A-002 Farley_Walkham_3B5P_2B4P House_Semi_Elevations-P01Council document | Not published | View |
| 3243.260401. Whinney Hill Covering LetterCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 5053TA.02_withPlans&Apps. TRANSPORT ASSESSMENTCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Ashburn 2B3P House Triple Plans P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Existing Site Sections Sheet 02 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| Existing Site Sections Sheet 01 P01Council document | Not published | View |
| Farley 3B5P House Detached Elevations P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Farley 3B5P House Detached Plans P02Council document | Not published | View |
| P.2353.25 Ascerta LMP-Rev D Landscape Management PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| P.2353.25 Ascerta LMP-Landscape Management Plan Rev DCouncil document | Not published | View |
| P.2353.25.L01 Landscape Layout Rev CCouncil document | Not published | View |
| P.2353.25.L02-L03 Planting Plan Rev BCouncil document | Not published | View |
| P.2353.25A Ascerta Arboricultural Impact Assessment March'25.cleanedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Padbury 2B3P House Triple Plans P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site Sections Sheet 01 P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site Sections Sheet 02 P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Seacourt 3B4P House Semi Plans P02Council document | Not published | View |
| 3243.260407.Covering LetterCouncil document | Not published | View |
| P.2353.25 Ascerta CEMP, CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN Whinney Hill.cleanedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| P.2353.25 Statutory_Biodiversity_Metric_Condition_Assessments.cleanedCouncil document | Not published | View |
| P.2353.25B Statutory_Metric - Whinney HillCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Cadent GasCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Cadent GasCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Active Travel EnglandCouncil document | Not published | View |
| UU Holding ResponseCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Historic EnvironmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| HBC EcologyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Published Press NoticeCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Lancashire ConstabularyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Cadent GasCouncil document | Not published | View |
| School Planning TeamCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Transport AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Environmental AgencyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| eDNA Letter ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| GEO ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISALCouncil document | Not published | View |
| GRO-25214-4751Council document | Not published | View |
| SUPPLEMENTARY GEO-ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISALCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Padbury 2B3P House Semi P0Council document | Not published | View |
| Cover LetterCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Farley Walkham 3B5P 2B4P House Semi Plans P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Farley Walkham 3B5P 2B4P House Triple Elevations P01Council document | Not published | View |
| Farley Walkham 3B5P 2B4P House Triple Plans P01Council document | Not published | View |
| Habitat Management and Monitoring PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Invasive Species Method StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISALCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Impact AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BNG ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Environmental ProtectionCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Waste ServicesCouncil document | Not published | View |
| LCC HighwaysCouncil document | Not published | View |
| HSECouncil document | Not published | View |
| HBC ECOLOGYCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Updated Cover LetterCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Habitat Management and Monitoring PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Ecological AppraisalCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Impact AssessmentCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Updated LCC HighwaysCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Public Rights of wayCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Badger Mitigation and Works ScheduleCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Local Lead flood authorityCouncil document | Not published | View |
| BNGCouncil document | Not published | View |
| ECOLOGYCouncil document | Not published | View |
| ECOLOGYCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Street Scenes_P02Council document | Not published | View |
| House_Triple_Elevations-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| House Detached Elevations P03Council document | Not published | View |
| House Triple Elevations P02Council document | Not published | View |
| House Semi Elevations P03Council document | Not published | View |
| House Semi Elevations P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Thornton_4B5P House_Semi_Elevations-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Farley_Walkham_3B5P_2B4P House_Semi_Elevations-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Farley_Walkham_3B5P_2B4P House_Triple_Elevations-P02Council document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site Sections - Sheet 01-_P03Council document | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site Sections - Sheet 02-_P03Council document | Not published | View |
| AES.pdfCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Ascerta Bird and Bat Box PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Cover LetterCouncil document | Not published | View |
| United UtilitiesCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Applicant's Viability ReportCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Applicant's Breakdown of Abnormal CostsCouncil document | Not published | View |
| Network RailCouncil document | Not published | View |
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