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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Eckersley Mill Swan Meadow Road Wigan WN3 5BD
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Council sourceListed Building consent for installation of a non-illuminated projecting sign and alterations to north elevation of Mill 1 to provide 1 painted sign applied to external brick and alterations to the east elevation of Mill 1 to provide for 2 internally painted window signs and an internally painted opening times sign (retrospective application).
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A-25-098923-LBWeb Officer Report · PDF | 2 Jul 2025 | View |
| WEB DN 098923Web Decision Notice · PDF | 2 Jul 2025 | View |
| P335-HEA-00-ZZ-DR-I-4221BWeb Plan · PDF | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| P335-HEA-00-ZZ-DR-I-4222AWeb Plan · PDF | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| A.25.098922.ADV and A.25.098923.LB - Eckersleys Mills No 1Web Consultee Reply · PDF | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| RE_ Planning Application Consultation A_25_098923_LBWeb Consultee Reply · PDF | 8 May 2025 | View |
| P335-HEA-00-ZZ-DR-I-4222AWeb Plan · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| Heritage Design and Access Statement 11.4.25Web Supporting Report · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| LocationPlanWeb Plan · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| P335-HEA-00-ZZ-DR-I-4221AWeb Plan · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedWeb Application Form · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| Application Covering Letter (14.04.2025)_RedactedWeb Supporting Report · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| A.25.098923.LB Wigan Observer 13.05.2025Web Press Notice · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
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