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.
Council planning record
The Bellbird Primary School, Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3GB
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The Bellbird Primary School, Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3GB
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Erection of a single-storey rear extension to provide 5 new classrooms (net increase of 2 classrooms providing capacity for 60 additional permanent pupil spaces), group learning, circulation space and ancillary facilities, landscaping and associated external works including scooter and vehicle parking.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision | 24 Oct 2018 | View |
| Cycle Rack photo 7011Application submission | 17 Jul 2018 | View |
| Construction Management Plan Rev BApplication submission | 17 Jul 2018 | View |
| Cycle Rack photo 7010Application submission | 17 Jul 2018 | View |
| Cycle Rack photo 7015Application submission | 17 Jul 2018 | View |
| Existing Cycle and Car ParkingApplication submission | 17 Jul 2018 | View |
| from CCC Transport AssessmentApplication submission | 10 Jul 2018 | View |
| Proposed Detailed ElevationsApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Phase 1 Survey and Bat InspectionApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Foul Surface Drainage OverlayApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Existing ElevationsApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Drainage Strategy Part 4Application submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Drainage Strategy Part 1Application submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Consultation feedback formsApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Archaeology ConsultationApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Sustainability Statement reducedApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Surface Water Drainage StrategyApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| External ViewsApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Transport Assessment FinalApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Planning StatementApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Landscape & Biodiversity Enhancement Scheme v1Application submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor General ArrangementApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Drainage Strategy Part 3Application submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Construction Management Plan - SUPERSEDEDApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Tree ScheduleApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Location PlanApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Consultation AttendanceApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Tree Constraints PlanApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Surface Drainage Overland RoutesApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Reg3 letterApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| External Lighting LayoutApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Drainage Strategy Part 2Application submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor General ArrangementApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Covering LetterApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Surface Water Drainage StrategyApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed Block PlanApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Landscape Masterplan v5Application submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Application FormApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Sport England ResponseApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| School Travel PlanApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Pavement Construction StrategyApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Foul Water Drainage StrategyApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Existing Site LayoutApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Existing Roof PlanApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Design and Access Statement reducedApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| CPDT LetterApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| Aboricultural Impact AssessmentApplication submission | 7 Jun 2018 | View |
| from PCC Wildlife OfficerConsultee comment | 14 Aug 2018 | View |
| from Environmental Health OfficerConsultee comment | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| Transport Assessment Review v2Consultee comment | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| from CCC HighwaysConsultee comment | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| from the Wildlife TrustConsultee comment | 17 Jul 2018 | View |
| from PCC Wildlife OfficerConsultee comment | 10 Jul 2018 | View |
| from ArchaeologyConsultee comment | 10 Jul 2018 | View |
| from Lead Local Flood AuthorityConsultee comment | 29 Jun 2018 | View |
| from Sawston Parish CouncilConsultee comment | 29 Jun 2018 | View |
| from Sport EnglandConsultee comment | 27 Jun 2018 | View |
| from CPDTConsultee comment | 27 Jun 2018 | View |
| Case Officer agreeing extension of time for Parish CouncilApplicant/Agent correspondence | 27 Jun 2018 | View |
| Parish Council requesting extension of timeApplicant/Agent correspondence | 27 Jun 2018 | View |
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