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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Sainsbury's Ballymena Superstore Braidwater Retail Park 4 Larne Road Link Ballymena BT42 3AG
Sainsbury's Ballymena Superstore Braidwater Retail Park 4 Larne Road Link Ballymena BT42 3AG
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Construction of a retail pod and associated signage
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| DFI Roads - Ballymena Office responseConsultation Responses | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| Cover Letter - redactedOther Supporting Information | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| 01 - Site Location Plan - A3Site Location Plan | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| 04 - Existing & Proposed Plans - A1Proposed Plans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| 05 - Proposed Floor Plan & Elevations (Pod Detail) - A3Proposed Plans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| 02 - Existing Site Plan - A1Proposed Plans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| 03 - Proposed Site Plan - A1Proposed Plans | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
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