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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West Barn (Topthorn Farm), Whinfell, KENDAL, LA8 9EG
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Council sourceTransfer of agricultural occupancy condition from West Barn to Hyning Farmhouse ref 5/01/1326
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | 3 Nov 2016 | View |
| Application Form - DeclarationApplication Form | 14 Nov 2016 | View |
| Planning StatementsPlanning Statement | 3 Nov 2016 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 13 Dec 2016 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 13 Dec 2016 | View |
| Certificate of Ownership - Certificate B - notice served on ownerCertificate of Ownership | 3 Nov 2016 | View |
| PARISH COUNCIL NOTIFICATION LETTERConsultation | 18 Nov 2016 | View |
| Location Plan - A3 - Location planLocation Plan | 3 Nov 2016 | View |
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