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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Snapewood Solar Farm Park Lane Cabus Garstang PR3 0JT
Last published check: 21 Sept 2026, 03:27. Check the council record for more recent changes.
Snapewood Solar Farm Park Lane Cabus Garstang PR3 0JT
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View council mapTemporary planning permission for 40 years for change of use from agricultural land to shared agricultural land, proposed solar farm and ancillary development including access improvements, landscaping and ecological enhancements.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision Notice · PDF | 5 Mar 2026 | View |
| Eia screening opinionApplication Documentation | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Eia screening letterApplication Documentation · PDF | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Mr callum torrans lancashire county council highwaysConsultee Response · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Committee reportCommittee Report · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Layout plans (1:5000 and 1:500)Approved Plans · PDF | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site layout drg 2.1 rev 01Superseded Plans · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| LayoutSuperseded Plans · PDF | 23 Dec 2025 | View |
| Temp construction & laydown areaRevised Plans · PDF | 23 Dec 2025 | View |
| Access improvements planApproved Plans · PDF | 23 Dec 2025 | View |
| Rebuttal statementRevised Document · PDF | 23 Dec 2025 | View |
| Noise assessmentRevised Document · PDF | 23 Dec 2025 | View |
| - ryan arrell tree officerConsultee Response · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| GmeuConsultee Response · PDF | 18 Aug 2025 | View |
| Bng reportApplication Documentation · PDF | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
| Condition assessmentApplication Documentation | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
| Bng calculation toolApplication Documentation | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
| Mr callum torrans lancashire county council highwaysConsultee Response · PDF | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
| Planting schedule & outline specificationRevised Plans · PDF | 1 Aug 2025 | View |
| Soft landscaping proposals - planting planRevised Plans · PDF | 1 Aug 2025 | View |
| Soft landscape proposals - planting planRevised Plans · PDF | 1 Aug 2025 | View |
| Soft landscape proposals overview for consultationRevised Plans · PDF | 1 Aug 2025 | View |
| Public rights of way officerConsultee Response · PDF | 24 Jul 2025 | View |
| Parish - winmarleighConsultee Response · PDF | 5 Jun 2025 | View |
| Cabus parish councilConsultee Response · PDF | 19 May 2025 | View |
| GmeuConsultee Response · PDF | 19 May 2025 | View |
| Canal and river trustConsultee Response · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| Climate officerConsultee Response | 14 May 2025 | View |
| Call in from councillor/steveApplication Documentation · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| National highwaysConsultee Response · PDF | 9 May 2025 | View |
| * brian hamilton peak and northern footpaths societyConsultee Response · PDF | 28 Apr 2025 | View |
| HseConsultee Response · PDF | 28 Apr 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural reportApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Climate change statementApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Construction management planApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Ecological impact assessmentApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Flood risk assessment and sequential testApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Great crested newt impact assessmentApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Landscape and ecological management planApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Landscape and visual figuresApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Landscape and visual assessmentApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Site photosApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Planning statementApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Sustainability statementApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Transport assessmentApplication Documentation · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Topographical survey sheet 1Plans · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Topographical survey sheet 2Plans · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Topographical survey sheet 3Plans · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Agricultural land classification reportApplication Documentation · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Pv panel plan and elevationApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Power station plan and elevation type 1Approved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Power station plan and elevation type 2Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Metering station plan and elevationApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Internal access road specificationApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Perimeter fence, gates and cctv elevationsApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed vehicle access improvements planApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Switching station plan and elevationApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Storage container plan and elevationApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Temporary construction and laydown area planApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Meteorological stationApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Noise barrier fenceApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Site location planApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Construction office and welfare cabin plan and elevationApproved Plans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Covering letterApplication Documentation · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed site planPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Noise impact assessmentApplication Documentation · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Archaeological assessmentApplication Documentation · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Heritage statementApplication Documentation · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Bng metricApplication Documentation | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Statement of community involvementApplication Documentation · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed layout planPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
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