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 Bellbird Primary School, Link Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3GB
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Section 73 planning application to develop land without complying with conditions 2 and 4 (to enable implementation of the landscaping scheme and resolve conflicting plans) of planning permission S/0572/08/CC for a Replacement primary school with integral early years (nursery) facilities, childrens centre and community rooms.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision | 25 Jul 2016 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanApplication submission | 24 May 2016 | View |
| Original location plan app S/00572/08/CCApplication submission | 24 May 2016 | View |
| Existing Site PlanApplication submission | 24 May 2016 | View |
| Planning StatementApplication submission | 24 May 2016 | View |
| Original decision notice app S/00572/08/CCApplication submission | 24 May 2016 | View |
| Application formApplication submission | 24 May 2016 | View |
| Reg3 letterApplication submission | 24 May 2016 | View |
| Planting ProposalsApplication submission | 24 May 2016 | View |
| from Sport EnglandConsultee comment | 27 May 2016 | View |
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