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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Former Vernon Carus Ltd Land At Penwortham Mills Factory Lane Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 9SN
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Council sourceVariation of conditions to allow phasing only of phases 1a,1b, 2 and 3 (no technical or physical changes) as approved by permission 07/2020/01034/ORM for full planning permission for a phased development comprising: the erection of a retail store (Use Class E) with associated access, car parking, electricity sub-station re-location, landscaping and servicing and delivery areas (Phase 1a); the erection of 120 dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated access off the Cross Borough Link Road, car parking, public open space, landscaping, and associated engineering andinfrastructure works (Phase 1b); andOutline planning permission, with all matters reserved except for access, for a phased residentialdevelopment comprising the erection of up to 181 dwellings (Phases 2 & 3).
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DecisionDecision · PDF | 11 Sept 2024 | View |
| DecisionDecision · PDF | 4 Jul 2024 | View |
| LLFAConsultee Response · PDF | 26 Jun 2024 | View |
| HIGHWAYSConsultee Response · PDF | 25 Jun 2024 | View |
| ENV HEALTHConsultee Comment | 12 Jun 2024 | View |
| HYBRID PLANNING PERMISSIONPlanning File · PDF | 21 May 2024 | View |
| COVER LETTERPlanning File · PDF | 21 May 2024 | View |
| APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDPlanning File · PDF | 21 May 2024 | View |
| RECEIPTPlanning File · PDF | 20 May 2024 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.