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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Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
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Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
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View council mapProvision of 29 camping pods, changing village, vehicle workshop, children's play area and associated access, drainage and landscape infrastructure
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Decision Notice (e)Decision Notice | Not published | View |
| Updated Decision Notice (d) cancelled 29.06.26Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| Ecologist updated commentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Updated ecologist commentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Updated Ecological Impact Report Rev CReports | Not published | View |
| Landscape Statement Revision 2Reports | Not published | View |
| Ecologist updated commentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Updated Landscape StatementCancelled Document | Not published | View |
| Updated 10yr maintenance programmeReports | Not published | View |
| Natural Resources WalesConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Ecologist commentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Updated Drainage Strategy Report Rev JReports | Not published | View |
| amended Landscape Masterplan 18/461/01 Rev J Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Detailed landscape masterplan 19/461/09 Rev J Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site Wide External Works Scheme Dwg No. 6655-BHP-ZZ-XX-DR-S-(60) P01 Rev V Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Site Wide Sections Dwg No. 6655-BHP-zz-xx-DR-S-(60)010 Rev C Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Welsh Water Part 1 of 2Consultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Welsh Water Part 2 of 2Consultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| MTCBC Engineering & HighwaysConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Woodland Management Plan Approved with conditions 17.2.23Supplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Arboriculture Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan Approved with conditions 17.2.23Supplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and ASIDOHL AddendumSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and ASIDOHL Part 1Supplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and ASIDOHL Part 2Supplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Plans Dwg No. 814.003 Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Plans Dwg No. 814.004 Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Site Wide Sections Dwg No. 6655-BHP-zz-xx-DR-S-(60)P10Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Transport AssessmentSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Tree Protection Plan Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Tree SurveySupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Vehicle Workshop Plans and Elevations Dwg No. 814.005 Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 1 Chapter 1 - IntroductionSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 1 Chapter 2 - Legislative ContextSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 1 Chapter 3 - Site DescriptionSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 1 Chapter 4 - Development DescriptionSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 1 Chapter 5 Assessment of AlternativesSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 2 Chapter 2 - AppendicesSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 1 Chapter 6 - Landscape and VisualSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 2 Chapter 4 Part 1 - AppendicesSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 2 Chapter 4 Part 2 - AppendicesSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 2 Chapter 4 Part 3 - AppendicesSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 2 Chapter 4 Part 4 - AppendicesSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Vol 3 Chapter 3 - AppendicesSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Non Technical Summary Vol 3Supplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Wildlife Protection PlanSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Bike Park Wales PAC ReportSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Plans Dwg No. 814.001 Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Plans and Sections Dwg No. 814.006 Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Plans Dwg No. 814.002 Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Mining Risk AssessmentSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| Detailed landscaping proposal masterplan Dwg No. 19/461/09 iCancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy Report 1Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy 2Supplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Ecological Impact Assessment ReportSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy 3Supplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Habitat Management PlanSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape Maintenance Plan Dwg No. 19/461/10 E Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Landscape Maintenance ReportCancelled Document | Not published | View |
| Landscape Masterplan and Site Layout Dwg No. 18/461/01 iCancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Landscape Masterplan and Site LayoutSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape Masterplan and Site LayoutCancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Masterplan Showing Tree Cover Dwg No. 22/461/25 Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Site Wide External Works Scheme Dwg No. 6655-BHP-ZZ-XX-DR-S-(60) P01 Rev SCancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Site Investigation ReportSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Site Location Plan Dwg No. 18/461/04D Approved with conditions 17.2.23Approved Plan | Not published | 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.