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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Searles Hall Farm, Mount Road, Theydon Garnon, Epping, CM16 7PH
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Council sourceNon-Material Amendment to EPF/2538/20 (Proposed demolition of outbuildings; conversion of existing barns and new build development to provide three new dwellings (including an annexe for house number 3), associated gardens and infrastructure).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Comments · PDF | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
| FYU 6 P5_11C site location(2114247.1).pdf · PDF | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
| Agents Cover Letter - FINAL(10813769.1).pdf · PDF | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
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