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 Topsham School, Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DN
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The Topsham School, Orchard Way, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0DN
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The installation of 42 solar photovoltaic panels onto a roof of the school building
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| plandoc_7_3961.pdfTopsham School Decision Notice | 16 Dec 2011 | View |
| plandoc_1_3961.pdfApplication Form | 20 Oct 2011 | View |
| plandoc_6_3961.pdfNotice No. 1 | 20 Oct 2011 | View |
| plandoc_2_3961.pdfLocation Plan | 20 Oct 2011 | View |
| plandoc_3_3961.pdfPlanning Drawing | 20 Oct 2011 | View |
| plandoc_4_3961.pdfDesign and Access Statement | 20 Oct 2011 | View |
| plandoc_5_3961.pdfData Sheet Sharp 230 Modules | 20 Oct 2011 | View |
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