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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Shalesmere Cottage, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Romford, RM4 1ST
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Council sourceConversion of garage into residential dwelling.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cadent Gas Limited Comments #1 · PDF | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| TAB1004-04.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| Officer report | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Essex County Council - Highways | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| TAB1004-03.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| EPF 1070 25 UU land at Shalesmere Cottage, Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney · PDF | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| TAB1004-02A.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 28 Aug 2026 | View |
| TAB1004-01.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1 · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| TAB1004 Statement.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| Revised form ApplicationForm (1) Redacted · PDF | 7 Aug 2026 | View |
| TAB1004-06A.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| TAB1004-07.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Land Drainage · PDF | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| TAB1004-05.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
| 0566_24-05-23_HRA_de-fh.pdf · PDF | 21 May 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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