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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Hafley Court - Suites 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Ground Floor), Buckley Road, Rochdale, OL12 9DJ
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Council sourcePart change of use of ground floor – Suites 1 – 4 from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to a dual use (flexible change of use) Class F1 (Learning and non-residential Institutions) – F1a – for the provision of education and Class E - (Commercial, Business and Service) for a period of 10 years
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed site plan.pdf · PDF | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| LocationPlan.pdf · PDF | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Existing site plan scale 500 · PDF | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Accessibility Statement Rev 13 Jul 2026.pdf · PDF | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Redacted · PDF | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| AMENDED PLANNING STATEMENTSupporting Report · PDF | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed site plan scale 500 - red and blue lines.pdf · PDF | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed site plan · PDF | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| DECISION NOTICE PL/2026/0595Decision Notice · PDF | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing ground floor plan · PDF | 27 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor.pdf · PDF | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Planning Statement Rev 13 July 2026.pdf · PDF | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| OFFICERS REPORT PL/2026/0595Officers Report · PDF | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
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