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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Cork and Bottle 58B High Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1JB
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Council sourceSiting of x1 externally illuminated hanging sign, x1 large non-illuminated sign written wall sign, x2 externally illuminated lanterns, x1 non-illuminated amenity board, x5 externally illuminated flood lights
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_81304.pdfDecision Notice | 20 Mar 2026 | View |
| Officer Report_81304.pdfDelegated Report | 20 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Front - Side ElevationsElevations Existing | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Signage Details - Item 04-08Elevations Proposed | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Signage Details - Item 01-03Elevations Proposed | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Front - Side ElevationElevations Proposed | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Item 3 Calvi 215 Lantern SpecificationsLighting Plan | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Item 8 Fiche 1672820 Uk Spotlight SpecificationsLighting Plan | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Advertisement LocationsSite Plan Proposed | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(2).pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementHeritage Statement | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Official ListingHeritage Statement | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Front Elevation PhotographPhotographs | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Front Elevation PhotographPhotographs | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Method StatementSupporting Document | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Barnstaple TCConsultation Response | 19 Feb 2026 | View |
| Heritage & Conservation OfficerConsultation Response | 25 Feb 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.