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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High Mill Factory Lane The Butts Alston CA9 3HS
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| North Elevation - As ExistingExisting Elevations Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| East Elevation - As ExistingExisting Elevations Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| South Elevation - As ExistingExisting Elevations Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| West Elevation - As ExistingExisting Elevations Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Basement Plan - As ExistingExisting Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan - As ExistingExisting Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| First Floor Plan - As ExistingExisting Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Second Floor Plan - As ExistingExisting Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Loft Plan - As ExistingExisting Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| North Elevation Windows - As ExistingExisting Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| North Elevation Windows - As ExistingExisting Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| East Elevation Windows - As ExistingExisting Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| East & West Elevation Windows - As ExistingExisting Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| South Elevation Windows - As ExistingExisting Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| South Elevation Windows - As ExistingExisting Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Roof Plan - As ExistingExisting Roof Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| North Elevation - As ProposedProposed Elevations Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| East Elevation - As ProposedProposed Elevations Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| South Elevation - As ProposedProposed Elevations Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| West Elevation - As ProposedProposed Elevations Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Basement Plan - As ProposedProposed Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Ground Floor Plan - As ProposedProposed Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| First Floor Plan - As ProposedProposed Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Second Floor Plan - As ProposedProposed Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Loft Plan - As ProposedProposed Floor Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Details of Mini Launder - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Details of Guard Rails - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Doors and Windows - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Doors and Windows - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Doors and Windows - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Window Details (Type 1) - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Window Details (Type 2) - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Window Details (Type 3 & 4) - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Window Details (Type 5) - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Window Details (Type 6) - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Door Details (Type 1) - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Details of Service Route - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Details of Electric Cupboard in Basement - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Details of Blocked Doorway between Corridor and Storage Room in Basement - As ProposedProposed Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Roof Plan - As ProposedProposed Roof Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Section - As ProposedProposed Sections Plan | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Location PlanSite Location Plan | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Design and Access StatementDesign & Access Statement | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Heritage Asset Impact StatementHeritage Statement | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Floor Photo 1Photograph | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Floor Photo 2Photograph | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Floor Photo 3Photograph | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| Bat Surveys and Risk AssessmentReport/Statement | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Condition Survey ReportReport/Statement | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Conservation StatementReport/Statement | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Statement on Noise Generation and MitigationReport/Statement | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Response To Conservation Officer QueriesSupporting Documentation | 16 Jun 2025 | View |
| Response to the W&F Conservation Officers Second Request for InformationSupporting Documentation | 29 Jul 2025 | View |
| ParishConsultation Response | 8 Apr 2025 | View |
| Historic England - Historic EnglandConsultation Response | 8 Apr 2025 | View |
| Conservation Officer (Penrith) - W&F CouncilConsultation Response | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| Conservation Officer (Penrith) - W&F CouncilConsultation Response | 1 Jul 2025 | View |
| Conservation Officer (Penrith)Consultation Response | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Historic EnglandConsultation Response Attachment | 8 Apr 2025 | View |
| Conservation Officer (Penrith)Consultation Response Attachment | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 21 Aug 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 21 Aug 2025 | View |
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