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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Article 16, Land Bounded By Manchester Cathedral, Deansgate, Walkers Croft And The River Irwell, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
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Article 16 consultation received from Manchester City Council (Ref: 121341/VO/2018) for Public realm works to create a new public amenity space (Phases 1A, 1B and 1C) comprising the creation of a public square in front of Manchester Cathedral, areas of new paving, amenity planting, raised lawns, tree planting, street furniture, lighting and to include opportunities for the integration of future public art
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| * PLN10 - Landscaping Plans - Landscape MasterplanPlans · PDF | 1 Mar 2019 | View |
| * PLN10 - Landscaping Plans - General Arrangement PlanPlans · PDF | 1 Mar 2019 | View |
| * PLN10 - Landscaping Plans - Location PlanPlans · PDF | 1 Mar 2019 | View |
| * DECI - PL Decision Notice - MCC Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 25 Jan 2019 | View |
| * DECI - PL Decision Notice - Final e-mail to MCCDecision Notice | 24 Jan 2019 | View |
| * APPL - PL Application Form - Application formApplication form · PDF | 11 Oct 2018 | View |
| * PLN6 – PROPOSED PLANS - Phasing PlanPlans · PDF | 23 Jan 2019 | View |
| * REPT - Officer Report - Officer ReportOfficer report | 1 Mar 2019 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.