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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Rainbirds, Nupers Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JR
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Council sourceSingle storey rear extension, new front feature porch and side storey extension. Raising ridge line with front and rear dormers. Removal of side porch extension.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Rain Birds planning proposed.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| rainbirds proposed block plan.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2026 | View |
| Rainbirds site location plan.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| RAINBIRDS DA STATEMENT.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| British Pipeline | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| LocationPlan.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Rainbirds existing block plan.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Rain Birds planning existing.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Officer Report | 16 Apr 2026 | View |
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