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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50, Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5ET
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Council source2 Storey wrap around extension over ground and 1st floor, forming new rear kitchen dining area at GF and Bedroom, en-suite and family bathroom at 1st floor.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 10 May 2024 | View |
| PLA.03 Ground Floor - Existing.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.14 Roof Plan - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| Chigwell Parish Council · PDF | 29 Feb 2024 | View |
| PLA.15 Front Elevation - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.05 Loft - Existing.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| EFDC-Sustainability-Checklist-Statement.pdfSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.07 Front Elevation - Existing.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.04 First Floor - Existing.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.18 Side Elevation West - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.10 Side Elevation West - Existing.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.20 Section 02 - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.01 Site Photos.pdf · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| EFDC - DrainageMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 27 Feb 2024 | View |
| PLA.16 Side Elevation East - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.08 Rear Elevation - Existing.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.09 Side Elevation East - Existing.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.06 Roof Plan - Existing.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.17 Rear Elevation- Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.21 Section 03 - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.13 Loft - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.02 Site Location Plan.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 13 May 2024 | View |
| PLA.19 Section 01 - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.12 First Floor - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| PLA.11 Ground Floor - Proposed.pdfPlans · PDF | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.