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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Dental Surgery, 57 Kirkgate, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA139PH
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Council sourceAlterations to improve existing access for disabled users, as amended by letters and plans received on 24 August 2004 and 1 November 2004
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2_2004_0916_Ordinary_Approval_1438433Officer Report/Decision | 18 Nov 2004 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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