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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Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN
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Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN
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View council mapDemolition of existing school and construction of a new school building within the existing site, including sports facilities and associated landscaping, access and engineering works, temporary staff car park, construction compound and classrooms during construction
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Updated decision notice/iDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| Cancelled 24.08.26Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| Cancelled 07.08.26Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| Cancelled 05.03.26Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| Cancelled 15.05.25Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| Cancelled 20.03.25Decision Notice Cancelled | Not published | View |
| Committee ReportCommittee Report | Not published | View |
| Ecological Impact Assessment V4 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp Info | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012002 P8 General Elevations 1 of 2 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012003 P7 - General Arrangement Elevations 2 of 2 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-016001 P4 - Sports Hall Elevations Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Ecological Impact Assessment V3Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Bats & Trees Survey V3 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp Info | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-016001 Sports Hall ElevationsCancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012002 Elevations 1 of 2Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012003_WIP Elevations 2 of 2Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-ZZ-ZZ-GA-S-0070-P01 - Mine Constraints Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423001 - P08 LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423004 - P04 LANDSCAPE GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH) Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423012 - LANDSCAPE FENCING GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH) Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423009 - LANDSCAPE SITE WIDE FENCING GA Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Updated ecology commentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Policy commentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-016001 Sports Hall ElevationsCancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012002 Elevations 1of 2Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012003 Elevations 2of2Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Updated Ecological Impact Assessment V2Cancelled Document | Not published | View |
| Updated Bats & Trees Survey Report V2Cancelled Document | Not published | View |
| Temporary Classroom Floor Plan Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Temporary classroom elevations Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V4-ZZ-DR-A-012021 - Tunnel Enclosure Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-V2-RF-DR-A-011010 - Sports Hall Roof Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423001 - LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENTCancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423003 - LANDSCAPE GA - SOUTH SITE Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-ATK-XX-XX-DR-LA-423004 - LANDSCAPE GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH)Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0701-P06 - S278 Highway Works (Sheet 1)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0702-P04 - S278 Highway Works (Sheet 2)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0750-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 1)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0751-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 2)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0752-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 3)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0753-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 4)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0754-P02 - S278 Highway Drainage (Sheet 5)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0760-P02 - S278 Highway Works Details (Sheet 1 )Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0761-P02 - S278 Highway Works Details (Sheet 2)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-1110-P03 - S278 Pavement Construction & Kerbing Layout (Sheet 1)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-1111-P03 - S278 Pavement Construction & Kerbing Layout (Sheet 2)Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Ecologist revised commentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Natural Resources WalesConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| South Wales PoliceConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Highway Engineer commentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Welsh WaterConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Natural Resources WalesConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Coal AuthorityConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Environmental Health CommentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Environmental Health CommentsConsultation Response Public Access | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementReports | Not published | View |
| PAC ReportReports | Not published | View |
| External Lighting Dwg No. 6914-MCP-ZZ-XX-DR-E-9000-A0PSubmitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Site Investigation Report Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp Info | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423001Cancelled Document | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE GA - NORTH SITE Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423002 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE GA - SOUTH SITE Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423003Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH) Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423004Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE SITE WIDE FENCING Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423009Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE FENCING GA - NORTH SITE Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423010 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE FENCING GA - SOUTH SITE Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423011 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE FENCING GA - WEST SITE (RUGBY PITCH) Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423012Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| SITE WIDE PLANTING PLAN Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423013Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| BB98 amp 99 Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-DR-LA-423210 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE SECTIONS SHEET 1 OF 3 Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-SE-LA-423000 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE SECTIONS SHEET 2 OF 3 Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-SE-LA-423001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| LANDSCAPE SECTIONS SHEET 3 OF 3 Dwg No. 5202184-ATK-XX-SE-LA-423002 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy (Sheet 3) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0502-S2-P02Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Highway Works (Sheet 1) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0701-S2-P05 - S278Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Highway Works (Sheet 2) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0702-S2-P03 - S278Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy Report Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp Info | Not published | View |
| Travel Report Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp Info | Not published | View |
| Transport AssessmentReports | Not published | View |
| Environmental Plan (Rev B) Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Environmental Noise AssessmentReports | Not published | View |
| Tree Report Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Reports/Supp Info | Not published | View |
| General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-00-DR-A-011001 Level 00 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-01-DR-A-011002 Level 01 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-02-DR-A-011003-Level 02 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-03-DR-A-011004 Level 03 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Application Form | Not published | View |
| General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-R1-DR-A-011005 Roof Level Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| GA Elevations 1 of 2 Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012002Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| GA Elevations 2 of 2 Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-012003Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| GA Sections Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V1-ZZ-DR-A-013001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Sports Hall Roof Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V2-R1-DR-A-011008Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Sports Hall - Ground_First Floor General Arrangement Plans Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-011006 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Sports Hall elevation and Sections_compressed Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V2-ZZ-DR-A-016001Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Plant Compound GA Elevations_compressed Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V3-ZZ-DR_A_013001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Plant Compund - GA Ground Floor Plan Roof Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-V3-ZZ-DR-A-011001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Site Wide - General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-VX-ZZ-DR-A-021001 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Site 1 of 2- General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-VX-ZZ-DR-A-021002 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Site 2 of 2 - General Arrangement Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-VX-ZZ-DR-A-021003 Approved with conditions 20.10.23Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Site Plan - location plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-VX-ZZ-DR-A-021006Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 1 (1)Design and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| DAS Part 2 (1)Design and Access Statement | Not published | View |
| Demolition Scoping Plan Dwg No. BCA-ATK-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-060001Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Vehicle Swept Path Analysis (Fire Tender) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0110-S2-P03Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Vehicle Swept Path Analysis (Delivery) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0111-S2-P03Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Vehicle Swept Path Analysis (Refuse) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0112-S2-P03Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Vehicle Swept Path Analysis (Coach) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0113-S2-P03Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy (Sheet 1) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0500-S2-P02Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy (Sheet 2) Dwg No. BCA-CAM-VX-XX-DR-C-0501-S2-P02Submitted Plan | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Assessment and Bat SurveyReports | 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.