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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Fir Tree Cottage, Bournebridge Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1LU
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Council sourceProposed replacement dwelling following pre-app advice EF\2021\ENQ\00683
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| MB - Tree and Landscape comments (2)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Ecology ReportSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Parish Comment Comments #1Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) | 14 Jun 2023 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Previous Approved Extensions under EPF/2801/18Plans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Design & Access Statement With Planning StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Previous Approved Extensions under EPF/3278/18Plans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Tree Survey, Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Method StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| OS 2659-23-Doc1 Fir Tree Cottage AIA TR AMS TPM_RedactedSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 2 Aug 2023 | View |
| OS 2659-23.1 Fir Tree Cottage TPPPlans · PDF | 2 Aug 2023 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 18 Oct 2023 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlansPlans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Location PlanPlans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Previous Approved Extensions under EPF/1479/19Plans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Parish Council Comments #2Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) | 19 Jun 2023 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Existing Summerhouse & Garden Store PlansPlans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Bat Survey ReportSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 18 Oct 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| JC Tree & Landscape Comments (1)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 31 May 2023 | View |
| Existing ElevationsPlans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans & Roof PlanPlans · PDF | 11 May 2023 | View |
| Phase 1 Desk Study & Preliminary Risk AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 11 May 2023 | 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.