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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20 Laithwaite Close, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0AQ
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Council sourceProposed change of use of two residential rooms to accommodate a chiropody/podiatry practice
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PL 01 - Location planPlans · PDF | 31 Mar 2020 | View |
| Unsigned Decision NoticeOfficer Report/Decision · PDF | 31 Mar 2020 | View |
| Cover letterAdditional/Supporting Information · PDF | 31 Mar 2020 | View |
| Parking PlanPlans · PDF | 31 Mar 2020 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 31 Mar 2020 | View |
| Officers ReportOfficer Report/Decision · PDF | 31 Mar 2020 | View |
| GF 2 - Proposed Floor plan annotatedPlans · PDF | 31 Mar 2020 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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