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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38 Aberfan Road Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4QL
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38 Aberfan Road Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4QL
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View council mapProvision of bay windows to the front elevation. Extend and convert existing garage to provide granny annex. Extend ground floor patio area to include new retaining wall. Provision of first floor Juliet balcony.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Information Drawing Number 974.09 (proposed material finishes) Date Approved with Conditions 16.08.24Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | Not published | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| Proposed Ground and First Floor Drawing no 974.05 Date Approved with Conditions 16.08.24Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Ground and First Floor Drawing no 974.05Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Proposed Elevations Drawing No 947.07 Date Approved with Conditions 16.08.24Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing no 974.06 Date Approved with Conditions 16.08.24Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing Number 974.07Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Section Drawing Number 974.08 Date Approved with Conditions 16.08.24Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Block Drawing Number 974.10 Date Approved with Conditions 16.08.24Approved Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Ground and First Floor Drawing Number 974.05Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Section Drawing Number 974.09Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing Number 974.07Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing Number 974.06Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Existing Ground & First Floor Drawing Number 974.01Amended Plans | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing Number 974.02Amended Plans | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing Number 974.03Amended Plans | Not published | View |
| Sections Drawing Number 974.04Amended Plans | Not published | View |
| Block Plan Drawing Number 974.10Amended Plans | Not published | View |
| OS Map Drawing Number 974.11Amended Plans | Not published | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Planning Drawing No. 974.01 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing No. 974.02 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing No. 974.03 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Section Drawing No. 974.04 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Planning Drawing No. 974.05 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing No. 974.06 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Elevations Drawing No. 974.07 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Section Drawing No. 974.08 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Annex Drawing No. 974.09 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| Block Drawing No. 974.010 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled Plans/Details | Not published | View |
| OS Map Drawing No. 974.10 Cancelled 07.05.24Cancelled 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.
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.