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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3-5 Bridge Street Christchurch BH23 1DY
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Council sourceRefurbishment of the existing first floor residence (Use Class C3) and change of use of the rear ground floor (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3). Alterations to ground floor rear extension to include replacement roof, rooflights and change to fenestration (amended description).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Planning ReportOfficer Report | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed rear elevationPlan - Amended | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed floor plansPlan - Amended | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Existing floor plansPlan - Amended | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Side elevationsPlan - Amended | 20 May 2025 | View |
| LOCATION SITE PLANPlan - Amended | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| extg ground and ff plans showing window changesPlan - Amended | 7 Mar 2025 | View |
| Location MapPlan | 27 Nov 2024 | View |
| Environment Agency ResponseConsultee Response | 24 Jan 2025 | View |
| Historic England responseConsultee Response | 18 Dec 2024 | View |
| BCP Council - BCP Highways - Minor Dev commentsConsultee Response | 11 Dec 2024 | View |
| ApplicationformredactedApplication Form | 20 Nov 2024 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Document | 20 Nov 2024 | View |
| Planning Listed Building Consent Heritage Design And Access StatementSupporting Document | 20 Nov 2024 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Document | 20 Nov 2024 | View |
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