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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Former Civic Centre North Walk Barnstaple Devon EX31 1EA
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Council sourceApproval of details in respect of discharge of condition 8 (noise impact assessment) attached to planning permission 73467 (Part demolition and subsequent redevelopment of a 5/6 storey retirement living development comprising 74 retirement apartments including communal facilities, lodge manager’s accommodation, access, car parking and landscaping (amended description)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_81676.pdfDecision Notice | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Officer Report_81676.pdfDelegated Report | 12 May 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Dec 2018 - Glass ConfigurationNoise Impact Assessment | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Nov 2016 - Laboratory measurement of airborne sound insulation of building elementsNoise Impact Assessment | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Former Civic Centre, Barnstaple - Noise Impact Assessment.pdfNoise Impact Assessment | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Env HealthConsultation Response | 7 May 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterCorrespondence - Agent | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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