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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56, Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 5AY
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Council sourceProposed two-storey side extension with garage conversion, single-storey rear extension, replacement of external windows and doors, front landscaping with driveway alterations, material upgrade to the existing rear dormer, and installation of rooflights to side roof planes.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Strategy ReportSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 15 Apr 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed First Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Sustainability StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Chigwell Parish Council · PDF | 15 May 2025 | View |
| Officer Report | 22 May 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Block Plan & Location PlanPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Elevations, Section & Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Front & Rear ElevationsPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Roof PlanPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed SectionsPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Design & Access StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Apr 2025 | View |
| EFDC Land Drainage · PDF | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Second Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 28 Mar 2025 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.