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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Lower Smithy Fold Smithy Fold Lane Rimington BB7 4BZ
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Council sourceApplications for full consent Proposed demolition of the existing shippon structure (used as a utility room and garage/storage) and construction of a residential annex.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 20 0735 Application FormCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 20 0735 Bat SurveyCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 20 0735 Decision NoticeCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 20 0735 Design and Access StatementCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 20 0735 Existing PlansCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 20 0735 Highways ResponseCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 20 0735 Location PlanCouncil document | Not published | View |
| 20 0735 Proposed PlansCouncil document | Not published | View |
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