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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Orchard House, Moor Road, Bestwood, Nottinghamshire
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Block Plan ProposedApproved Block Plan Proposed | 3 Feb 2014 | View |
| Approved Site Location PlanApproved Site Location Plan | 3 Feb 2014 | View |
| Decision Notice (R)Decision Notice (R) | 3 Feb 2014 | View |
| Application Form (R)Application Form (R) | 30 Dec 2013 | View |
| Block PlansBlock Plans | 18 Dec 2013 | View |
| Design & Access StatementDesign & Access Statement | 18 Dec 2013 | View |
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