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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47, Longfields, Ongar, CM5 9BZ
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Council sourceSingle storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable room raising roof to garage flat roof, single storey side extension, porch enclosure and removal of chimney stack.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| officer reportOfficer Report | 7 May 2025 | View |
| EFDC Sustainability guidance & Checklist_Refurbishment & extenstions · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 18 Mar 2025 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.pdf · PDF | 2 Apr 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 8 May 2025 | View |
| Various Plans 47 Longfields_09_PLANSET.pdf · PDF | 18 Mar 2025 | View |
| Location Plan.pdf · PDF | 18 Mar 2025 | View |
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