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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Transport House, Merchants Quay, Salford, M50 3SG
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Notification of a change of use from B1 (a) (offices) to C3 (dwellinghouses) living accommodation for 33 apartments
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| * DECI - PL Decision Notice - Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 5 Apr 2017 | View |
| * LOCP - PL Location Plan - Location and Site PlanPlans · PDF | 8 Feb 2017 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - Existing Floor PlansPlans · PDF | 8 Feb 2017 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - Proposed Floor PlansPlans · PDF | 8 Feb 2017 | View |
| * DECI - PL Decision Notice - EIA screening opinionDecision Notice | 17 Feb 2017 | View |
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