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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38, Castle Street, Ongar, CM5 9JS
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 16 May 2025 | View |
| Place Services Archaeology.pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| Material schedule.pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| Officer Report | 16 May 2025 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.pdf · PDF | 2 Apr 2025 | View |
| PH3-Outbuildings for demolition .pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| Site Plan 38-Castle-Street-Ongar-Essex-CM5-9JS.pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| Conservation CommentsMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Amended Plans · PDF | 16 May 2025 | View |
| Local building within conservation area.pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| PH2-Rear windows.pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| SP3-Site plan adjoining property within falling distance .jpg | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| PH1-Front windows .pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| Heritage Statement.pdf · PDF | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| SP1-Site plan to show location of outbuildings .png | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
| SP2-Site plan-Summerhouse .jpg | 24 Mar 2025 | View |
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