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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The Shade Primary School, The Shade, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DE
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The Shade Primary School, The Shade, Soham, Ely, CB7 5DE
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Non-material amendments to the plans listed in condition 2 in order to amend the, roofline on the east elevation of the Phase 2 extension moving the gable back approximately 2.8 metres. The gable is, proposed to be repositioned above a supporting wall below to improve build-ability and structural stability. A small, area of flat roof, terminating at a point, will be enlarged as a consequence of moving the gable, making it easier to, waterproof and reducing the likelihood of maintenance problems in the future.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision | 20 May 2016 | View |
| Reports - DEC_2016_05_09_Officer_Report.pdfDecision | 20 May 2016 | View |
| Proposed elevationsApplication submission | 20 May 2016 | View |
| Application formApplication submission | 20 May 2016 | View |
| Proposed roof plans BApplication submission | 20 May 2016 | View |
| Proposed roof plans AApplication submission | 20 May 2016 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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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.