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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Hillcrest, Palmers Hill, Epping, CM16 6SF
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Council sourceInternal and external alterations, front porch, summerhouse, pergola, swimming pool, boundary treatment, access gates, and landscaping.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Removals - Site PlanPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Existing ElevationsPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposal Visuals - Ground FloorPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposal Visuals - Ground Floor (2)Plans · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed East Elevation & Entrance DrivewayPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Location PlanPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed Removals - Ground FloorPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Tree ScheduleSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| JC - Tree & Landscape Comments (1)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 29 May 2025 | View |
| Conservation comments (2)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| Sustainability ChecklistSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed SectionsPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed First Floor VisualsPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed Removals - First FloorPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan & 3D ViewsPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 2 Sept 2025 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor Plan, Site Plan & 3D ViewsPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Conservation Comments (1) · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Tree Survey PlanPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Heritage Statement for Hillcrest - Rev 01 - 19-06-25 · PDF | 27 Jun 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Land Drainage · PDF | 18 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed 3D Visualisations - First floorPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed Landscaping Site PlanPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Design & Access StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Sustainability StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Heritage StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed West & North ElevationsPlans · PDF | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Epping Town CouncilRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
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