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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26 ST JAMES ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3FU
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Council sourceLawful Development Certificate for the Proposed Use of the Property for Supported Living by up 2 Adults with Learning Difficulties, Living Together and Receiving Care (falling within Use Class C3).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approval Certificate - LDC26101908Decision Notice · PDF | 29 Sept 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan · PDF | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| Existing Floor PlanFloor Plan · PDF | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| Southern Planning Practice Letter dated 10 August 2026_REDACTEDSupporting Documents · PDF | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| Acorns Health Care Letter dated 31 July 2026_REDACTEDSupporting Documents · PDF | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application Form REDACTEDApplication Form · PDF | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
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