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.
ApprovedCouncil status: Listed Building Consent Approved
Manor Barn House Ardens Grafton Alcester Warwickshire B49 6DR
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Last published check: 24 Oct 2026, 07:47 (UK)
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Council sourceInternal alterations to form new archway in living room.Remove walls and fireplace between kitchen and family room.Block up existing doorways and form new doorways.External alterations to replace all windows and doors with oak.Replace all rooflights with conservation type.Alter size of some windows.Block up 2 no. windows and two new flue pipes for gas fire and aga.
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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