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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Greengates, Drapers Corner, Ongar, CM5 9LS
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Council sourceDemolition of existing garage and construction of new single storey attached garage
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| Cover Letter · PDF | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| EFDC SUSTAINABILITY CHECKLIST.pdf · PDF | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans and Elevations.pdfPlans · PDF | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| Existing Block and Location Plan.pdfPlans · PDF | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| Proposed Block and Location Plan.pdfPlans · PDF | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| Epping Forest Validation Checklist.docx | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 26 Apr 2023 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans and Elevations.pdfPlans · PDF | 2 Mar 2023 | View |
| Officer Report | 26 Apr 2023 | View |
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