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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St Bede's Inter-Church School, Birdwood Road, Cambridge, CB1 3TD
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St Bede's Inter-Church School, Birdwood Road, Cambridge, CB1 3TD
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Demolition of single storey section of the school and replacement with one and two-storey extensions; reconfiguration of car parking area; installation of new cycle parking spaces; widening of footpath at main access road; new landscaping; extension to hardplay area; and associated external works.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision | 7 Jul 2016 | View |
| FRA Report Rev E REVISEDApplication submission | 23 Jun 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix E REVISEDApplication submission | 23 Jun 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix B REVISEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix A REVISEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix D REVISEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| Revised Drainage Proposals 1 of 2 REVISEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix C REVISEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix F REVISEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| Revised Drainage Proposals 2 of 2 REVISEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| FRA rev D SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix E SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 22 Jun 2016 | View |
| Revised drainage proposalApplication submission | 1 Jun 2016 | View |
| Drainage plan 2 SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 1 Jun 2016 | View |
| Drainage plan 1 SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 1 Jun 2016 | View |
| E-mail re drainageApplication submission | 1 Jun 2016 | View |
| E-mail re drainageApplication submission | 27 May 2016 | View |
| Bat SurveyApplication submission | 25 May 2016 | View |
| Bat SurveyApplication submission | 25 May 2016 | View |
| Drainage ReportApplication submission | 12 May 2016 | View |
| FRA Report SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix A SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix C SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix E SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix B SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix F SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| FRA Appendix D SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| Response to City Drainage EngineerApplication submission | 10 Mar 2016 | View |
| Response to CCC F&WApplication submission | 10 Mar 2016 | View |
| Planting & Biodiversity Management Plan REVISEDApplication submission | 8 Mar 2016 | View |
| Design & Access StatementApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan REVISEDApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Main BuildingApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed Elevations (1 of 2)Application submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| School Travel PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed Elevations (2 of 2)Application submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Planning StatementApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Existing Elevations (Sheet 1 of 2)Application submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Entrance CanopyApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Below Ground Drainage PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| 3D ViewsApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Transport Assessment Report 2 of 3Application submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Transport Assessment Report 3 of 3Application submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Site Waste Management Plan & ChecklistApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment Report SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Existing Elevations (Sheet 2 of 2)Application submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Aerial ViewApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Tree Survey ReportApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Technical BuildingApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Landscape LayoutApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Existing School PhotosApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Construction & Site Management PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed SectionsApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed External Lighting ServicesApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Planting & Biodiversity Management Plan SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Planning Statement (2)Application submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Temporary Kitchen ArrangementApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Floorspace InformationApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Drainage Infrastructure PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Transport Assessment Report 1 of 3Application submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Location PlanApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Existing Site Plan REVISEDApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Existing SectionsApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Ecological AssessmentApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Cover letterApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| Application Form REVISEDApplication submission | 8 Feb 2016 | View |
| from ArchaeologyConsultee comment | 28 Jul 2016 | View |
| from CCC Flood & WaterConsultee comment | 15 Jun 2016 | View |
| from City Sustainable Drainage EngineerConsultee comment | 27 May 2016 | View |
| from City BiodiversityConsultee comment | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| from CCC Transport AssessmentsConsultee comment | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| from City Drainage EngineerConsultee comment | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| from CCC EcologyConsultee comment | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| from CCC Highways DMConsultee comment | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| from City Landscape and Urban DesignConsultee comment | 23 Mar 2016 | View |
| from Road Safety OfficerConsultee comment | 7 Mar 2016 | View |
| from Flood and Water teamConsultee comment | 2 Mar 2016 | View |
| from Environment AgencyConsultee comment | 26 Feb 2016 | View |
| from Sport EnglandConsultee comment | 26 Feb 2016 | View |
| from Police Architectural Liaison OfficerConsultee comment | 26 Feb 2016 | View |
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