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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Hook Bank Cottage Hook Bank Hanley Castle Worcester WR8 0BA
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Council sourceNotification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of existing agricultural buildings to a flexible use falling within Class B8 (Storage and Distribution)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application form01. Application Form | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Hook Bank Preliminary Ecological Appraisal August 2026 V1.002. Supporting Information | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Class R Statement Hook Bank Cottage02. Supporting Information | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Location plan04. Site / Location Plan | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing site plan04a. Block Plan | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed site plan04a. Block Plan | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing barn plans A05. Existing Plans | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing barn plans B05. Existing Plans | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed barn plans A06. Proposed Plans | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed barn plans B06. Proposed Plans | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| Mrs M Toman 2 Bromley Court, Welland Road, Upton Upon Severn, WORCESTER, WR8 0SU08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| Aidan Smyth - MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer - MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 17 Sept 2026 | View |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 23 Aug 2026 | View |
| Delegated Report11. Decision Information | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.