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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7 St Catherines Road Bournemouth BH6 4AE
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Council sourcePrior Approval application for conversion of a ground floor office (Class E) to a flat (Class C3)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval Habitat Confirmation LetterPrior Approval | 5 May 2026 | View |
| Prior Approval invoice 21001855.pdfPrior Approval | 29 Apr 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Planning ReportOfficer Report | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Highways ResponseConsultee Response | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultee - BCP Waste & RecyclingConsultee Response | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Prior Approval - Change of UseApplication Form | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Location, Block & Site PlanPlan | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Floor PlansPlan | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing & Proposed ElevationsPlan | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
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