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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1 Buttercross Lane Epping Essex CM16 5AA
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Council sourceApplication for a Non-Material amendment for EPF/0352/21. (The addition of 3 no. rooflight windows, c.1m x 1m, one for each dwelling, into the rear monopitch single story extension. Please note, these windows cannot be seen from the lane, and cannot be looked into by any neighbours. They will result in no overlooking whatsoever, and will not impact the Conservation Area at all. Furthermore, there are numerous examples of rooflight windows to pitched roofs in the local vicinity).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Development Control Application Decision Notices | 4 Apr 2022 | View |
| Plans: Composite, mixed drawings · PDF | 9 Mar 2022 | View |
| Development Control - Application Forms · PDF | 9 Mar 2022 | View |
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