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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Railway Bridge Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashire
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Railway Bridge Derby Street Ormskirk Lancashire
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View council mapListed Building Consent for the following works:1. Bridge strengthening - the brick arch barrel will be strengthened through injection grouting and the installation of stainless steel ties.2. Parapet upgrade - the existing parapets shall be rebuilt using the existing parapet stone, with damaged or weathered masonry units being replaced. The parapets shall be raised to meet the required 1.8m for a bridge over a railway with the addition of metal railings installed on top of the rebuilt parapets.3. Highway layout - the existing highway layout shall be replaced with a single traffic lane and wider footways over the bridge. The revised layout shall provide a much improved environment for pedestrians and increase safety for all road users. The footways shall be constructed of high quality granite paving units.4. General maintenance - a cobbled revetment shall be reinstated beneath the east span to safeguard the abutment. The facade of the bridge shall be repointed as well as vegetation removal from the structure.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officers recommendation reportOfficer / Committee Report · PDF | 10 May 2024 | View |
| Decision-listed bldg consent-approvedDecision Notice · PDF | 10 May 2024 | View |
| EcologySurveys / Reports · PDF | 5 Jul 2023 | View |
| EcologySurveys / Reports · PDF | 5 Jul 2023 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan · PDF | 28 Feb 2022 | View |
| Retaining wall to embankmentPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Elevations & sectionsPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Elevation PlanElevation Plan · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| ExistingPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Location plansPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| General maintenance worksPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Strengthening works existing arrangementsPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Strengthening works proposedPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Parapet detailsPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Parapet detailsPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Site clearancePlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Drainage PlanDrainage Plan · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Cross Section PlanCross Section Plan · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Pavement detailsPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| KerbingPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | View |
| Traffic signs and road markingsPlans · PDF | 10 Feb 2022 | 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.