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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West Lancashire College Skelmersdale Campus College Way Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6DX
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Council sourceApplication for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required for the proposed installation of PV panels on two buildings (220 kWp) at West Lancashire College Skelmersdale Campus.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Pnr details approvedDecision Notice · PDF | 29 Oct 2024 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan · PDF | 10 Sept 2024 | View |
| ProposedElevation Plan · PDF | 10 Sept 2024 | View |
| ProposedRoof Plan · PDF | 10 Sept 2024 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.