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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5 Merlin Way Christchurch BH23 4BL
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Council sourceVariation of Condition 2 of Planning Application 8/24/0432/FUL (The demolition of an existing bungalow & erection of a replacement contemporary dwelling) seeking permission to substitute the approved drawings with the submitted drawings which include a 1.6m increase in the depth of the first floor, flat roof element. This allows for a storage room to be incorporated into the design.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| CIL_6_commencement_notice redactedCIL Document | 12 Mar 2025 | View |
| CIL Self Build DecisionCIL Document | 7 Mar 2025 | View |
| Form 7: Part 1 Self Build ExemptionCIL Document | 1 Mar 2025 | View |
| Form 2: Assumption of Liability Form RedactedCIL Document | 28 Feb 2025 | View |
| Liability NoticeCIL Document | 20 Feb 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 19 Feb 2025 | View |
| Natural England response - commentsConsultee Response | 16 Jan 2025 | View |
| BCP Highways - Minor Dev Consultee Response - CommentsConsultee Response | 2 Jan 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Proposed Side ElevationsPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Proposed Rear and Front ElevationsPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlansPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Approved Elevations - SidesPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Existing ElevationsPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Existing Plans - Ground Floor & RoofPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Block and Location PlansPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Street scenesPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Approved Site PlanPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Approved ElevationsPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Approved Roof PlanPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Approved First Floor PlansPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Approved PlansPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| Existing Garage Plans & ElevationsPlan | 20 Dec 2024 | View |
| ApplicationformredactedApplication Form | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.