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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ST JOHNS GAC 2 Ballywillwill Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9NR
ST JOHNS GAC 2 Ballywillwill Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9NR
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Fitness trails with associated landscaping and site works, trail path lighting,3No. pedestrian bridges, outdoor fitness equipment, outdoor seating areas, flood lighting to pitch 01, bike pump track, 2No play parks, community garden/vegitable garden/allotments, roof mounted solar paneys to existing club building, 3No electric car charging points, cob=vered stand to pitch 02, change of grass surface training pitch to synthetic training pitch with associated flood lighting & ball wall
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Acknowledge ApplicationCorrespondence with Applicant/Agent/Solicitor | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Cover Letter RedactedOther Supporting Information | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| Design & Access StatementOther Supporting Information | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
| 01 site location mapSite Location Plan | 4 Sept 2026 | View |
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