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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SK2420 2230 Drakelow Park, Walton Road, Drakelow, Swadlincote
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Council sourceThe approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Materials) and 15 (Boundary Treatments) relating to planning permission ref. DMPA/2024/0300 for the approval of reserved matters (access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for 819 dwellings pursuant to outline permission ref: DMPA/2022/1515 (Variation of condition 4 of planning permission DMPA/2020/1460 to update the phasing arrangements for the site) at
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| P24-0592_DE_014-04D Material Distribution Plan 3 of 3Plans | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Covering letterDocument | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Enclosures PlanPlans | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Decision noticeDecision | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataForm | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Materials Distribution LayoutDocument | 10 Jul 2025 | View |
| P24-0592_DE_014-03D Material Distribution Plan 2 of 3Plans | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| P24-0592_DE_014-02D Material Distribution Plan [1 of 3]Plans | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Enclosures Plan 3/3Plans | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Enclosures Plan 2/3Plans | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Enclosures Plan 1/3Plans | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Delegated reportDecision | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
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