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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40 Lowscales Drive, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9DS
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Council sourceRemoval of existing single vehicle concrete driveway and construction of new asphalted driveway suitable for parking two cars
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Unsigned Decision NoticeOfficer Report/Decision · PDF | 26 Aug 2020 | View |
| Location PlanPlans · PDF | 20 Jul 2020 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Form · PDF | 20 Jul 2020 | View |
| Drawing No 40-LD-0001 Proposed PlanPlans · PDF | 20 Jul 2020 | View |
| Officers ReportOfficer Report/Decision · PDF | 20 Jul 2020 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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