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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The Bear Trail Westcott Cullompton Devon EX15 1RZ
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The Bear Trail Westcott Cullompton Devon EX15 1RZ
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View council mapChange of use of existing Class E use to outdoor educational facility (Use Class F1(a)), formation of ancillary structures and associated works
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| (REVISED 24.07.26) Preliminary Drainage LayoutProposed Plan · PDF | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| (ADDITIONAL 24.07.26) Photographs of watercourseSupporting Information · PDF | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| (ADDITIONAL 24.07.26) Reply to comments from Lead Local Flood AuthoritySupporting Information · PDF | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| Devon County Council EcologyConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Jul 2026 | View |
| Highway AuthorityConsultee Comment · PDF | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| from Halberton Parish CouncilConsultee Comment · PDF | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
| (ADDITIONAL 10/06/26) Parking ArrangementProposed Plan · PDF | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| Lead Local Flood AuthorityConsultee Comment · PDF | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Environment AgencyConsultee Comment · PDF | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Natural EnglandConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
| Natural England - Annex AConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
| Public HealthConsultee Comment · PDF | 25 May 2026 | View |
| Uffculme Parish CouncilConsultee Comment · PDF | 21 May 2026 | View |
| from Willand Parish CouncilConsultee Comment · PDF | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Devon and Cornwall PoliceConsultee Comment · PDF | 18 May 2026 | View |
| from Historic Environment TeamConsultee Comment · PDF | 14 May 2026 | View |
| Displayed Site NoticePhoto · PDF | 14 May 2026 | View |
| from South West WaterConsultee Comment · PDF | 14 May 2026 | View |
| from Bradninch Town CouncilSupport Comment · PDF | 13 May 2026 | View |
| Air Quality Assessment Initial StatementSupporting Information · PDF | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Carbon Reduction StatementSupporting Information · PDF | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Climate Emergency ChecklistSupporting Information · PDF | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Sustainable Travel PlanSupporting Information · PDF | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Devon BNG Statement for ValidationBNG · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Preliminary Drainage LayoutSuperseded Document · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Floor PlansProposed Plan · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Floor PlansProposed Plan · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Floor PlansProposed Plan · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| EcIA reportSupporting Information · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Information · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Draft BNG ReportBNG · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| BNG MetricBNG | 8 May 2026 | View |
| BNG Condition Assessment FormBNG | 8 May 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| ElevationsProposed Plan · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Information · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Information · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | 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.