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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The Arches Business Centre Merrick Road Southall UB2 4AU
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Council sourceDetails of brown roofs pursuant to Condition 60 of Planning Permission ref: 181380FUL, dated 22.12.2021, amended under Planning Permission ref: 260143NMA, dated 20.03.2026 for 'Demolition of existing structures and residential-led, mixed use redevelopment to provide four buildings ranging in height from 15 to 23 storeys comprising residential (575 units), 2,100 sqm of B1(a) office floorspace, 449 sqm of flexible commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1a and D1), erection of a boundary wall along the railway line, along with landscaping, play and amenity space, cycle parking, servicing bays, plant and refuse areas, and new access arrangements'
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DECISION NOTICEDecision · PDF | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| OFFICERS REPORTOfficer Report · PDF | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form - Without Personal Data · PDF | 1 Jul 2026 | View |
| LC026 MERRICK PLACE PLANNING CONDITION 60 26-JUN-26Supporting Documentation · PDF | 1 Jul 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.