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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8 Thorndale Road South, Belfast, BT8 8HN
Last published check: 30 Sept 2026, 13:26. Check the council record for more recent changes.
8 Thorndale Road South, Belfast, BT8 8HN
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Demolition of existing rear extension. Removal of existing chimney, rear dormer and entire roof. Addition of two-storey basement and ground floor extension. Addition of new dormer window to the rear within new roof. Existing brick elevation to be rendered and proposed extension to be rendered to match. Removal of existing gates, hedges and low wall to front boundary. New boundary treatment to include new gates and stepped, rendered wall with timber fencing panels.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site Location and Site Plans 02Site Layout or Block Plan | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Site Location and Site Plans 01Site Location Plan | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor Plan 05Proposed Plans | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Basement Plan 03Proposed Plans | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Plan 04Proposed Plans | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Basement Plan 08Existing Plans | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor Plan 09Existing Plans | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor Plan 10Existing Plans | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations Sheet 2 12Existing Elevations | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations Sheet 1 11Existing Elevations | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations Sheet 1 06Proposed Elevations | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations Sheet 2 07Proposed Elevations | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
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