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.
Council planning record
West Lancashire Community High School, School Lane, Skelmersdale
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West Lancashire Community High School, School Lane, Skelmersdale
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Repositioning of existing 2.4m high black mesh fencing 15m to the east (in order to facilitate erection of modular building)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted(145).pdfApplication Form | 24 Apr 2023 | View |
| Location planning drawing for WLH fence.pdfLocation Plan | 9 May 2023 | View |
| Design and access statement for fence at WLH School Skelmersdale.pdfDesign and Access Statement | 24 Apr 2023 | View |
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