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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Woodlands Sandy Lane Holmeswood Ormskirk Lancashire L40 1UE
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Application for determination as to whether prior approval of details is required - Rear extension. Extension extends beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 8.00m. Maximum height of the extension 3.68m. Height of eaves of the extension 2.40m.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Pnh prior approval not requiredDecision Notice · PDF | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan · PDF | 20 Jan 2025 | View |
| Existing floor & elevationPlans · PDF | 20 Jan 2025 | View |
| ProposedPlans · PDF | 20 Jan 2025 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.