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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Mayfield 1 Tears Lane Newburgh Wigan Lancashire WN8 7UA
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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 4.50mMaximum height of the extension - 3.93mHeight of the eaves of the extension - 2.60m
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Pnh prior approval not requiredDecision Notice · PDF | 28 Aug 2025 | View |
| The location planSite Location Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2025 | View |
| Block plan of the siteSite Layout Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2025 | View |
| Detail drawingPlans · PDF | 25 Jul 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.