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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71 Nixons Lane Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9BE
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Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required-extension of dwellinghouse.Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse- by 3.33mMaximum height of the extension- 3.05mHeight of eaves of the extension- 2.5m
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officers recommendation reportOfficer / Committee Report · PDF | 18 Apr 2023 | View |
| Pnh prior approval not requiredDecision Notice · PDF | 18 Apr 2023 | View |
| Section plan and notesPlans · PDF | 1 Feb 2023 | View |
| Proposed site layout/floor plan/elevationsPlans · PDF | 1 Feb 2023 | View |
| Site location/existing layout/floor plans/elevationsPlans · PDF | 1 Feb 2023 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.