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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Dragon Park Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil
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Dragon Park Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil
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View council mapResidential development (200 units), engineering works, access formation, landscape, drainage and associated works
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Updated /e 05.12.2025Decision Notice | Not published | View |
| Cancelled 05.12.25Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| Updated 28.04.25Original Decision Notice | Not published | View |
| Cancelled 28.04.25Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| Updated CMAReports | Not published | View |
| Easement LayoutPlans | Not published | View |
| Dwr Cymru/Welsh WaterConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Cancelled 05.08.24Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| DCWW Easement Extent 21566-SK-910-A Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Welsh WaterConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Coal AuthorityConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Affordable Homes Plan Dwg No. AFH-01 Rev B Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| External Works Plan Dwg No. EW-0x Rev B Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| House Finishes Plan Dwg No. HF-01 Rev B Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Open Space Plan Dwg No. OSP-01 Rev B Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Planning Layout Dwg No. PL-01 Rev 12 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Parking Strategy Plan Dwg No. PS-01 Rev B Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Refuse Strategy Plan Dwg No. RS-01 Rev B Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Storey Heights Plan Dwg No. SH-01 Rev B Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Garage details 1 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Garage Details 2 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Additional Plan Sections though site Drawing No. 21566-C020-0 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Additional Plan Road Plan, Sections and Details Drawing No. BMQ-JBAU-XX-XX-DR-C-0010 Rev P03 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Additional Plan Road Sections Drawing No. BMQ-JBAU-XX-XX-DR-C-0011 Rev P03 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Additional Plan Site Entrance Drawing No. BMQ-JBAU-XX-XX-DR-C-0012 Rev P01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Additional Plan Outfall Plan and Long Sections Drawing No. BMQ-JBAU-XX-XX-DR-C-0020 Rev P02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Additional Plan Road and Outfall Elevation Drawing No. BMQ-JBAU-XX-XX-DR-C-0021 Rev P02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Additional Information Timber Barrier Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Letter from applicants consultant to The Coal Authority responseSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Engineering and HighwaysConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Coal AuthorityConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Amey Infrastructure WalesConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Coal AuthorityConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Planning PolicyConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Natural Resources WalesConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| South Wales Fire and Rescue ServiceConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Part 1 of 4Design and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| Part 2 of 4Design and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| Windermere House Type Drawing No. WIN-03 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| External Layout (1 of 2) Drawing No. 21566-C-002-C Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| External Layout (2 of 2) Drawing No. 21566-C-003-C Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy (1 of 5) Drawing No. 21566-C-011-C Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy (2 of 5) Drawing No. 21566-C-012-C Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy (3 of 5) Drawing No. 21566-C-013-C Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy (4 of 5) Drawing No. 21566-C-014-C Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy (5 of 5) Drawing No. 21566-C-015-C Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Tree ReportReports | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy StatementReports | Not published | View |
| Ecological Summary and Survey Reports and AppendicesReports | Not published | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentReports | Not published | View |
| PAC ReportReports | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementReports | Not published | View |
| Geoenvironmental Desk Study Report - February 2016Reports | Not published | View |
| Geoenvironmental Site Investigation Report - December 2021Reports | Not published | View |
| Additional Land Parcel Desk Study Report November 2022Reports | Not published | View |
| Site Investigation ReportReports | Not published | View |
| Site Location Plan Drawing No. SL-01Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Street Scenes Sheet 1 of 7 Drawing No. SS-01Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Street Scenes Sheet 2 of 7 Drawing No. SS-02Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Street Scenes Sheet 3 of 7 Drawing No. SS-03Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Street Scenes Sheet 4 of 7 Drawing No. SS-04Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Street Scenes Sheet 5 of 7 Drawing No. SS-05Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Street Scenes Sheet 6 of 7 Drawing No. SS-06Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Street Scenes Sheet 7 of 7 Drawing No. SS-07Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| 1 Bed Affordable Flat Drawing No. 211-AF-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| 2 Bed 4 Person Affordable House Semi Detached Drawing No. 421-AF-01 Rev A Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| 2 Bed 4 Person Affordable House Terraced Drawing No. 421-AF-02 Rev A Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Part 3 of 4Design and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| Part 4 of 4Design and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| External Works Layout Drawing No. EW1, EW2 & EW3Cancelled Document | Not published | View |
| FOG Flat Over Garage Drawing No. FOG-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Harrowgate House Type As Handing Drawing N0. HAR-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Harrowgate House Type Opposite Handing Drawing No. HAR-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Hereford House Type As Handing Drawing No. HER-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Hereford House Type Opposite Handing Drawing No. HER-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| House Finishes Plan Drawing No. HF-01 Rev ACancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Knightsbridge House Type As Handing Drawing No. KNI-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Knightsbridge House Type As Handing - Special Drawing No. KNI-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Lynton House Type As Handing Drawing No. LYN-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Lynton House Type Opposite Handing Drawing No. LYN-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Lynton House Type As Handing - Special Drawing No. LYN-03 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Open Space Plan Drawing No.OSP-01 Rev ACancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Planning Layout Drawing No. PL-01 Rev 11Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Parking Strategy Plan Drawing No. PS-01 Rev ACancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Radleigh house Type As Handing Drawing No. RAD-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Radleigh House Type Opposite Handing Drawing No. RAD-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Radleigh House Type Opposite Handing Special Drawing No. RAD-03 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Raglan House Type Drawing No. RAG-01 Rev A Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Raglan House Type Terrace Drawing No. RAG-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Rockfield House Type As Handing Drawing No. ROC-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Rockfield House Type Opposite Handing Drawing No. ROC-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Refuse Strategy Plan Drawing No. RS-01 Rev ACancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Storey Heights Plan Drawing No. SH-01 Rev ACancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Warwick House Type Drawing No. WAR-01 Rev A Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Warwick House Type Terrace Drawing No. WAR-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Windermere House Type Detached As Handing Drawing No. WIN-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Windermere House Type Detached Opposite Handing Drawing No. WIN-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Coal Mining Risk Assessment - February 2023Reports | Not published | View |
| Transport AssessmentReports | Not published | View |
| Landscape StatregyReports | Not published | View |
| Flood Consequences Assessment Version 2 February 2022Reports | Not published | View |
| Affordable Homes Plan Drawing No. AFH-01 Rev ACancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| 1 Bed Apartment Building Ground, First & Second Floor Plans Drawing No. APT-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| 1 Bed Apartment Building Elevations Drawing No. APT-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Ascot House Type Drawing No. ASC-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Canterbury House Type Drawing No. CAN-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Chepstow House type Detached as Handing Drawing No. CHE-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Chepstow House Type Detached Opposite Handing Drawing No. CHE-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Chepstow-Rockfield House Type Semi Pair Drawing No. CHE-ROC-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Cottage House Type As Handing Drawing No. COT-01 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Cottage House Type Opposite Handing Drawing No. COT-02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| External Details 1800mm Close Board Fence Drawing No. 2124-D02 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| External Details 1800mm Close Board Gate Drawing No. 2124-D03 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| External Details Stack Bond Screenwall Drawing No. 2124-D05 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| External Details Hit & Miss Flemish Bond Screenwall Drawing No. 2124-D06 Date Approved with Conditions 21.07.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| External Details Low Brick Screenwall Drawing No. 2124-D07Cancelled Plans/Details | 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.
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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.