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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97 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2AL
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Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use of the existing dwellinghouse from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 7 May 2026 | View |
| Planning ReportOfficer Report | 7 May 2026 | View |
| CLOPUDApplication Form | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Supporting StatementReports/Statements | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location And Block PlanPlan | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlan | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Existing Floor PlansPlan | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Lawful Use Floor PlansPlan | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
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