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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Biffa Waste Management Ltd, 41 Chartwell Road, Lancing Business Park, Lancing BN15 8TU
Biffa Waste Management Ltd, 41 Chartwell Road, Lancing Business Park, Lancing BN15 8TU
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Installation of fire suppression system.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (590 kb) | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementLancing TS - Planning Statement.pdf (411 kb) | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Layout PlanLC030200 - Existing Layout Plan.pdf (371 kb) | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLC030300 - Location Plan.pdf (436 kb) | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| ElevationsLC030400 - Elevations.pdf (244 kb) | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Layout PlanLC030100 - Proposed Layout Plan.pdf (455 kb) | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultation ResponseAdur & Worthing Councils.pdf (106 kb) | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultation ResponseEHO.pdf (86 kb) | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Consultation ResponseLancing Parish Council (submitted to Adur).pdf (191 kb) | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Consultation ResponseWSCC Highways Response.pdf (62 kb) | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDECISION NOTICE_WSCC-011-26.pdf (153 kb) | 7 May 2026 | View |
| Case Officer's Report of Recommended ActionWSCC 011 26 Case Officer's Report (Delegated Decision).pdf (267 kb) | 7 May 2026 | View |
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