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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Whitehaven, Bathford Hill, Bathford, Bath, BA1 7SP
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Last published check: 6 Nov 2026, 08:39 (UK)
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Demolition of redundant glasshouse, conversion of garage & workshop to library, boardroom & offices & erection of new glasshouse in garden amended by plans received 17.12.99, 21.12.99 & 2.3.00
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