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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9 Merinall Close, Rochdale, OL16 5BY
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Council sourceFirst floor rear extension together with formation of pitched roof to existing single storey rear extension, installation of new first floor side window and alterations to existing first floor rear window
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Existing & proposed site planPlan · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Sheet 2 - Proposed elevation & floor planPlan · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Sheet 1- Existing elevation & floor planPlan · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application Form- Redacted VersionApplication · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| OFFICERS REPORTOfficers Report · PDF | 27 May 2026 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 27 May 2026 | View |
| Location PlanPlan · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
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