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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Topthorn Farm, Whinfell, KENDAL, LA8 9EG
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Council sourceApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a change of use of agricultural building to 2 dwellings, and demolition of adjacent agricultural building
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - webApplication Form | 3 Mar 2021 | View |
| Planning Statements - Supporting statementPlanning Statement | 3 Mar 2021 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 20 Apr 2021 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 20 Apr 2021 | View |
| Plan - Proposed Plans & elevations 5765-02E A1DCPLAN_2BAC619613E84A7E9C20280D944B4CCC_427b4ffa-adfe-44c2-b552-41e485915325.pdf | 3 Mar 2021 | View |
| Plan - Existing Plans & Elevations 5765-01A A1DCPLAN_9977B5EC31004D02A31D5D668A366AD7_87dd9c03-f0eb-4817-a408-35bc47948f0e.pdf | 3 Mar 2021 | View |
| Community Infrastructure Levy Form - Form 1- Additional InformationCommunity Infrastructure Levy Form | 3 Mar 2021 | View |
| Location Plan - Location PlanLocation Plan | 3 Mar 2021 | View |
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