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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Hallam Fields Primary School, Long Meadow Way, Birstall, LE4 3LL
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Side extensions to existing school to provide: a foundation classroom, ancillary spaces, studio room, key stage 2 classrooms x 6, additional toilets and a group room. reconfiguration of carpark for an extra 15 spaces, reconfigured bin store, relocated cycle shelter and replacement hard play to the rear of the school.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data (293 kb) | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity statementBiodiversity statement (3044 kb) | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity statementBiodiversity statement (755 kb) | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity statementBiodiversity statement (385 kb) | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity metric calculation toolBiodiversity metric calculation tool (4143 kb) | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity gain planBiodiversity gain plan (99 kb) | Not published | View |
| Habitat management and monitoring planHabitat management and monitoring plan (3627 kb) | Not published | View |
| 20251126 Response from Ecology - Conditions20251126 Response from Ecology - Conditions (184 kb) | Not published | View |
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