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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Abbot Hall, Kirkland, KENDAL, LA9 5AL
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Council sourceNew external access ramp, internal alterations, installation of new platform lift, installation of new floor and staircase to form art store
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - webApplication Form | 27 Jul 2016 | View |
| Existing Layout Plan - A1 - EXISTING MECHANICAL SERVICES INSTALLATIONS- STRIP-OUT WORKS, LOWER & UPPER GROUND - 1214-EX-M1 (T1)Existing Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Existing Layout Plan - A1 - EXISTING ELECTRICAL SERVICES INSTALLATIONS,LOWER & UPPER GROUND - 1214-EX-E1(T1)Existing Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Elevation Plan - A3 Location Plan 1611 14Proposed Elevations Plan | 27 Jul 2016 | View |
| Proposed Elevation Plan - A1 1611 22 A Cleaners Store/BenchesProposed Elevations Plan | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 POWER, DATA, SECURITY & HEATINGALTERATIONS, LOWER GROUND 1214-E1 (T1)Proposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 - PRODUCTION INFORMATIONLower Ground Floor Plan - 1611-14DProposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 - PRODUCTION INFORMATIONUpper Ground and First Floor Plans - 1611-15CProposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 - ELECTRICAL SERVICES ALTERATIONS,EXISTING & PROPOSED SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS - 1214-E5 (T1)Proposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 - LIGHTING, EMERGENCY LIGHTING & FIRE ALARMALTERATIONS, UPPER GROUND - 1214-E4 (T1)Proposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 - PROPOSED MECHANICAL SERVICESINSTALLATIONS, LOWER & UPPER GROUND - 1214-M1 (T1)Proposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 - PROPOSED ELECTRICAL SERVICES GENERAL SPECIFICATION NOTES - 1214-E6 (T1)Proposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 - EMERGENCY LIGHTING & FIRE ALARM ALTERATIONS, LOWER GROUND - 1214-E3-BC (t2 addendum)Proposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 - POWER, DATA, SECURITY & HEATINGALTERATIONS, UPPER GROUND - 1214-E2 (T1)Proposed Layout Plan | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 1611 20 A Accessible WC Layout/ElevationsProposed Layout Plan | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 1611 21 A WC Layout/ElevationsProposed Layout Plan | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan - A1 1611 24 A External WorksProposed Layout Plan | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Proposed Section Plan - A1 1611 23 B Art Store StaircaseProposed Sections Plan | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Site Survey Plan - A1 Survey as Existing Plan 1 0960 01 CSite Survey Plan | 27 Jul 2016 | View |
| Site Survey Plan - A1 Survey as Existing Plans 2 0960 02 ASite Survey Plan | 27 Jul 2016 | View |
| Heritage Statement - Heitage StatementHeritage Statement | 27 Jul 2016 | View |
| Planning Statements - Project Specification Rev A 27/9/2016Planning Statement | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Tree Survey - Arboricultural Method StatementTree Survey | 27 Jul 2016 | View |
| Correspondence - Email cover letter - amended plansCorrespondence | 24 Aug 2016 | View |
| Amended Plan Pre Decision - 1611-12A (A1) Final Proposals ElevationsAmended Plan | 24 Aug 2016 | View |
| Amended Plan Pre Decision - A1 plan - 1611-13CAmended Plan | 29 Sept 2016 | View |
| Amended Plan Pre Decision - 1611-11B (A1) Upper Ground Floor PlanAmended Plan | 24 Aug 2016 | View |
| Amended Plan Pre Decision - 1611-10B (A1) Lower Ground Floor PlanAmended Plan | 24 Aug 2016 | View |
| Amended Plan Pre Decision - Document issue sheetAmended Plan | 24 Aug 2016 | View |
| Consultee Response - Historic EnglandConsultation Response | 22 Nov 2016 | View |
| Consultee Response - SLDC - Conservation OfficerConsultation Response | 22 Nov 2016 | View |
| Consultee Response - KENDAL TOWN COUNCILConsultation Response | 16 Aug 2016 | View |
| Consultee Response - Conservation officerConsultation Response | 2 Nov 2016 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 24 Nov 2016 | View |
| Decision Notice - Associated decisionsDecision Notice | 24 Nov 2016 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 24 Nov 2016 | View |
| PARISH COUNCIL NOTIFICATION LETTERConsultation | 5 Aug 2016 | View |
| Window/Door Details - A1 1611 18 A Linings/Partitions Details 1Document | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Window/Door Details - A1 - Self closing flood barrier - D060912/006Document | 4 Nov 2016 | View |
| Window/Door Details - A1 1611 19 A Linings/Partitions Details 2Document | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Window/Door Details - A1 1661 17 B Door ScheduleDocument | 19 Oct 2016 | View |
| Structural Survey - Structural DesignGeneral Report | 27 Jul 2016 | View |
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