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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Francis Hotel, 6 - 11 Queen Square, City Centre, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 2HH
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Refurbishment and alteration works to include: internal works associated with repurposing of basement space to create a spa facility, internal works associated with ground floor reorganisation of kitchen, dining, bar, reception and lobby areas including installation of replacement mechanical ventilation and extraction, replacement of rear external escape stairs, installation of green roof to existing rear basement extension, works to rear courtyard space including relocation of access steps, alterations to windows, general repairs to stonework and rainwater goods, installation of rooftop air source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels.
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