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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Barn at Mellguards Farm Mellguards Southwaite Carlisle CA4 0LE
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Council sourcePrior Notification under schedule 2, part 3, class Q, for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form No Personal Data | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| As ExistingExisting Plan | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans and ElevationsProposed Plan | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Parking and Planting PlanProposed Plan | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Location and Block PlanSite Location Plan | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| Preliminary Roost Assessment for Bats, Barn Owl & Nesting BirdsBiodiversity Survey/Report | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Design and Access StatementDesign & Access Statement | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Flood Map for PlanningSupporting Information | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Material ScheduleSupporting Information | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| HighwaysConsultation Response Attachment | 18 Feb 2025 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
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