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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HM Prison Hindley Barracks Road Bickershaw Wigan WN2 5TH
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Council sourceCertificate of lawful development for the proposed siting of temporary buildings, creation of a compound and storage area, car parking, a haul road and the storage of soil in association with construction activity at HMP Hindley
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 96476 Web DNWeb Decision Notice · PDF | 29 Feb 2024 | View |
| A-23-96476-LUCP HMP HindleyWeb Officer Report · PDF | 29 Feb 2024 | View |
| Second and Third Floor PlansWeb Plan · PDF | 19 Dec 2023 | View |
| Site PlanWeb Plan · PDF | 19 Dec 2023 | View |
| Site Location PlanWeb Plan · PDF | 19 Dec 2023 | View |
| ElevationsWeb Plan · PDF | 19 Dec 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedWeb Application Form · PDF | 19 Dec 2023 | View |
| Ground and First Floor PlansWeb Plan · PDF | 19 Dec 2023 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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