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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Oswaldtwistle School, 50 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, BB5 3DA
Oswaldtwistle School, 50 Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, BB5 3DA
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Erection of prefabricated building to provide gym facilities for pupils.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted(353).pdfApplication Form | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| LocationPlan(22).pdfLocation Plan | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| 17355-e101.pdf17355-E101 Existing Plans & Elevations | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| 17355-a101.pdf17355-A101 Proposed Plans & Elevations | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| design and access statement.pdfDesign and Access Statement | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Site Notice.pdfSite Notice | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| 20261005 DC-26-2649 V1.pdf05/10/2026 United Utilities Comments | 5 Oct 2026 | View |
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