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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5 Longshaw Avenue Billinge Wigan WN5 7JT
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Council sourceSingle storey side extension following demolition of existing garage together with installation of patio doors to rear to replace existing window
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A-25-098548Web Officer Report · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| 098548 Web DNWeb Decision Notice · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| A1538-01B_Exg PlansWeb Plan · PDF | 9 Apr 2025 | View |
| A1538-03A_ProposedWeb Plan · PDF | 9 Apr 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedWeb Application Form · PDF | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| A1538-03_ProposedWeb Plan · PDF | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| A1538-01A_Exg PlansWeb Plan · PDF | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| A1538-02_Exg ElevnsWeb Plan · PDF | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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