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.
ApprovedCouncil status: Application Permitted
Ferrils , Rectory Lane, Compton Martin, Bristol, Bath And North East Somerset, BS40 6JP
Last published check: 9 Nov 2026, 21:50 (UK)
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Raising of the existing ridge to facilitate a loft conversion with dormers added to the rear. Construction of a two-storey side/rear extension and erection of a porch to the front following Demolition of existing conservatory. Raised patio to the rear, replacing an existing area of raised decking.
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