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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The Cowshed, Royd Hill Farm, Royd Lane, Higham, S75 1PH
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Council sourceConversion of agricultural building into a dwellinghouse (Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 20200743 ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf ( 1.55 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 20200743 Existing and Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations.pdf ( 0.43 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 20200743 Plans.pdf ( 0.23 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 20200743 Contaminated Land Survey Additional Information.pdf ( 0.72 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 20200743 Contaminated Land Survey.pdf ( 3.68 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
| 20200743 Supporting Statement.pdf ( 0.72 MB )Council document | Not published | View |
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