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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Post Box, Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LQ
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Council sourceTo redecorate an existing cast iron Royal Mail post box for approximately 3 month to celebrate the release of a new collection of stamps themed on romantic poets
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dwg 16162-01 Existing & Proposed Post Box Elevations, Site Location and Block PlansPlans · PDF | 13 Feb 2020 | View |
| Unsigned Decision NoticeOfficer Report/Decision · PDF | 1 Apr 2020 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 13 Feb 2020 | View |
| Officers ReportOfficer Report/Decision · PDF | 13 Feb 2020 | View |
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