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 at Gainsborough House and Priors Court Sheering Lower Road Sheering Essex CM21 9FL
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Council sourceGrade II Listed Building Consent for change of use of Gainsborough House from offices to residential to create 10 no. flats and revised parking layout.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Development Control Application Decision Notices | 18 Jun 2020 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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