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
The Grange, Gloucester Road, Upper Swainswick, Bath, BA1 8AD
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Renewal of planning permission reference WB 16142 dated 10th November 1992 for a two storey rear extension, double garage and alterations to access
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