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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The Old School Canteen , Shepherd Street , Biddulph , Staffordshire , ST8 6HZ
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REMOVE THE REMAINS OF THE EXISTING BUILDING AND HARD LANDSCAPING CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE NEW URBAN TOWN HOUSES
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A R M 2406 PL02 Proposed Ground Floor - First Floor - Second Floor Layout Plans - Roof Plan and ElevationsAttachment | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| A R M 2406-EX-02 Existing Ground Floor Layout Plan and ElevationsAttachment | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| A R M 2406-EX-PL01 Existing and proposed Site Plans and Location plansAttachment | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormAttachment | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| BNG Exemption Letter Sheppard Street Biddulph 14.10.2025Attachment | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| DESIGN and ACCESS STATEMENTAttachment | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| ENERGY STATEMENTAttachment | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| Consultation Response SCC School Organisation TeamAttachment | 12 Jan 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response SMDC WasteAttachment | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response SCC Flood RiskAttachment | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response SCC MineralsAttachment | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response SMDC RegenerationAttachment | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response Staffordshire PoliceAttachment | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Public Comment David ColcloughAttachment | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Public Comment Concerned Local ResidentAttachment | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response Biddulph Town CouncilAttachment | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultation Response Environmental HealthAttachment | 4 Mar 2026 | View |
| Revised Layout 9th March 2026Attachment | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| Revised Plans 9th March 2026Attachment | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| Decision noticeAttachment | 22 May 2026 | View |
| Delegated reportAttachment | 27 May 2026 | View |
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