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 Scala, Shaftesbury Road, Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3LH
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The Scala, Shaftesbury Road, Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3LH
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View location mapMixed Use Redevelopment of The Scala site including the demolition of existing extensions and new extensions to improve retail store at ground floor level, provide a new dance centre space (Use Class E) and residential accommodation at first floor (including affordable apartments). Erection of student accommodation including 92no. student bedrooms and associated ancillary space. Erection of residential accommodation (16 no. total residential units). Parking for cars and cycles and associated landscaping
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