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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Land opposite Moreton Lodge, Pedlars End, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0LR
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Council sourceLawful Development Certificate for existing use of the land and the stable in connection with a thatching business as Class E(g)(iii) (formerly B1 c) use.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 22 Mar 2023 | View |
| Bat Survey from prev app showing images of straw 01.pdfSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| Location PlanPlans · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| Image of staircase.jpgSupporting Statement/Documents | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| AppendicesSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| Existing Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 23 Mar 2023 | View |
| Lease - Law SocietySupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| Thatching StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| DASSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| Three Valleys Water - Connection to Pedlers EndSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| Land Registry Title DeedsSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
| Photos with date stamps.pdfSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2023 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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