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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Bridge House, Mellor Street, Rochdale
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Council sourceApplication for a certificate of lawfulness (Existing) for the sub-division of existing Class E unit into 6 Class E units
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PL-2026-0669 - Officer Report · PDF | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| Application Form_redactedApplication Form · PDF | 31 Jul 2026 | View |
| PL-2026-0669 - Decision Notice · PDF | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing floor plan & site plan · PDF | 23 Jul 2026 | View |
| Location plan · PDF | 23 Jul 2026 | View |
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