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.
Council planning record
Down Farm Barn Bere Alston PL20 7JD
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Down Farm Barn Bere Alston PL20 7JD
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READVERTISEMENT (revised description) Amalgamation of Down Farm Barn & the Annexe, with alterations; construction of new garage & workshop
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 27 Aug 2025 | View |
| Planning Officers ReportOfficer Report | 27 Aug 2025 | View |
| #Protected Species Survey & Ecological AppraisalDocument referred to in decision | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed First Floor Level PlanDocument referred to in decision | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Roof Level PlanDocument referred to in decision | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsDocument referred to in decision | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevation & Site SectionDocument referred to in decision | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Site Location & Extg Block PlanDocument referred to in decision | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Block PlanDocument referred to in decision | 7 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanDocument referred to in decision | 7 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site Block PlanBlock Plan | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanGeneral Plan | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanGeneral Plan | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing ElevationsGeneral Plan | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| CECFClimate Emergency Compliance Form | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Design & Access StatementDesign and access statement | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Drainage Validation SummaryDrainage Validation Summary | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Client Photo 1Photographs & Photomontages | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Client Photo 2Photographs & Photomontages | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Client Photo 3Photographs & Photomontages | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Client Photo 4Photographs & Photomontages | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 21 May 2025 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 24 Jul 2025 | View |
| Existing Drainage InformationSupporting Information | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Energy & Sustainability StatementSupporting Information | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Building Regulations England Part L (BREL) Compliance ReportSupporting Information | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Wildlife ChecklistSupporting Information | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| SWDASurface Water Drainage Assessment | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| Bere Ferrers Parish council - supportConsultation Response | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| South West WaterConsultation Response - External | 29 May 2025 | View |
| DCC Highways - No comment to makeConsultation Response - External | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| DCC PROWConsultation Response - External | 25 Jul 2025 | View |
| Drainage Consultation Response.pdfConsultation Response - Internal | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| EH comments - No objectionConsultation Response - Internal | 25 Jun 2025 | View |
| Drainage - No objectionConsultation Response - Internal | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
| WDBC Strategic Planning - No CommentConsultation Response - Internal | 13 Aug 2025 | View |
| Parish commentsConsultation Response - Parish | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
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