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 Mansion, 36 Fore Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RP
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Council sourceExternal library signs above fanlight on side access from Fore Street, on recent building to rear of the Mansion & on walls from Victoria Street access
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| plandoc_11_4157.pdfDecision Notice | 29 Jul 2013 | View |
| 01 Application Form Redacted.pdfApplication Form | 22 Mar 2016 | View |
| plandoc_2_4157.pdfLocation Plan | 7 May 2013 | View |
| plandoc_3_4157.pdfBlock Plan Indicating Location of External Signs | 7 May 2013 | View |
| plandoc_4_4157.pdfDetails of Proposed Signs | 7 May 2013 | View |
| plandoc_5_4157.pdfVisualisation of Sign 2 | 7 May 2013 | View |
| plandoc_6_4157.pdfVisualisation of Sign 3 | 7 May 2013 | View |
| plandoc_7_4157.pdfVisualisation of Signs 4 & 6 | 7 May 2013 | View |
| plandoc_8_4157.pdfDesign & Access Statement | 7 May 2013 | View |
| plandoc_9_4157.pdfHeritage Statement | 7 May 2013 | View |
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