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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45, Spareleaze Hill, Loughton, IG10 1BS
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Council sourceDemolition of existing dwelling, and erection of two-storey detached replacement dwelling.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Front Aerial PhotographPhoto | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Street ScenesPlans · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Planning Statement, Design & Access Statement, Transport StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Daylight & Sunlight AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Rear Aerial PhotographPhoto | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlansPlans · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Sustainability Statement · PDF | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Land DrainageMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 11 Feb 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Sustainability StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan & Location PlanPlans · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Parish Council CommentRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 21 Feb 2025 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlans · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| Existing Site Plan & Location PlanPlans · PDF | 22 Jan 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Contaminated LandMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 14 Feb 2025 | View |
| DM Final Officer Report.pdf · PDF | 17 Jun 2025 | View |
| Street View PhotographPhoto | 22 Jan 2025 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.