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 Gables Plex Moss Lane Halsall Ormskirk Lancashire L39 8SS
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Council sourceDemolition of existing single storey elements and erection of new single storey extension to rear. Erection of new enclosed porch to frontage. New pitched roof to existing flat roof portion of double storey element. Elevational modifications to suit proposal as well as internal reconfiguration.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officers recommendation reportOfficer / Committee Report · PDF | 13 Jul 2023 | View |
| Decision-full planning - approvedDecision Notice · PDF | 13 Jul 2023 | View |
| Ground floor plan - existingFloor Layout Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| First floor plan - existingFloor Layout Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Roof plan - existingRoof Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Elevation (front) - existingElevation Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Elevation (rear) - existingElevation Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed ground floor planFloor Layout Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed first floor planFloor Layout Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Roof plan - proposedRoof Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Elevation (front) - proposedElevation Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Elevation (rear) - proposedElevation Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| The location planSite Location Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Site/block plan - existingSite Location Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 2023 | View |
| Block plan of the siteSite Layout Plan · PDF | 21 Mar 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.