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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20 Suffolk Avenue Christchurch Dorset BH23 2SQ
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Council sourceAddition of single storey side garage with roof lights.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| Proposed PlansPlan | 13 Aug 2024 | View |
| Block & Location PlanPlan | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| Existing Plans - outbuildingPlan | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| Existing Plans - roofPlan | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| Existing ElevationsPlan | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| Proposed PlansPlan | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlan | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| Proposed Coloured ElevationsPlan | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlan | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| ApplicationformredactedApplication Form | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
| Design and access statementSupporting Document | 24 Jun 2024 | View |
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