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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70 Birch Lane Manchester M13 0WN
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Council sourceChange of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3a) to a children's residential care home (Class C2)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 589768.pdfPlan · PDF | 16 Aug 2024 | View |
| 589766.pdfLocation Plan · PDF | 16 Aug 2024 | View |
| 589769.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 16 Aug 2024 | View |
| 609854.pdfDecision · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| 589763.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 16 Aug 2024 | View |
| 589767.pdfPlan · PDF | 16 Aug 2024 | View |
| 140802 FO 2024 Report.pdfOfficer Report · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
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