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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The Calf Shed , Colemans Farm, Colemans Lane, Ongar, CM5 9QN
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Council sourceConversion of former agricultural building into a holiday let by upgrading thermal performance and adding a mezzanine level sleeping platform. The replacement of existing windows and door with white painted timber joinery to match existing.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Apr 2024 | View |
| Officer reportOfficer Report | 23 Aug 2024 | View |
| Existing Elevations, Section AA, Ground Floor Plan, Block Plan & Location PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Existing Elevations, Section AA & Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2024 | View |
| HRA ReviewMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 29 May 2024 | View |
| External Joinery DetailsPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| Design & Access StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| EFDC-Sustainability Check list and statement · PDF | 25 Mar 2024 | View |
| Contaminated Land commentMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 23 Apr 2024 | View |
| Flood MapSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| EFDC - DrainageMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 29 Apr 2024 | View |
| Stanford Rivers Parish Council · PDF | 22 Apr 2024 | View |
| Colemans Farm Calf Shed Heritage Statement Revision ASupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 31 May 2024 | View |
| Heritage StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 25 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevations, Section AA, Mezzanine Floor Plan & Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2024 | View |
| Habitat Regulations AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 25 Mar 2024 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Essex County Council - HighwaysMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 5 Apr 2024 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.