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 Malthouse, 17 - 20 Sydney Buildings, Bathwick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 6BZ
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Refurbishment of the lower ground floor offices to create improved toilet and kitchen facilities; new entrance steps; new fire escape steps; improved means of escape.
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