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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Shipyard (Albert Sheds) , Water Street, Manchester
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Consultation request from Manchester City Council (application number 136041/FO/2023) for refurbishment, change of use and extension to the existing Albert Shed warehouse, including conversion of the existing first floor car park into the food hall, addition of a mezzanine level and provision of an adjacent service yard.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| * DECI - PL Decision Notice - LetterDecision Notice | 9 Feb 2023 | View |
| * REPT - Officer Report - ReportOfficer report | 9 Feb 2023 | View |
| * APPL - PL Application Form -Application form · PDF | 6 Feb 2023 | View |
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