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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Elm Cottage, Cumley Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, CM5 9SJ
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Council sourceLoft conversion including raising of ridge and four dormer windows.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| EPF 1105 23 Application form · PDF | 15 May 2023 | View |
| Parish Council commentRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 17 Jul 2023 | View |
| Existing and Proposed plans and elevations - Elm CottagePlans · PDF | 15 May 2023 | View |
| EPF 1105 23 - Block PlanPlans · PDF | 15 May 2023 | View |
| EPF 1105 23 - Planning statementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 May 2023 | View |
| EPF 1105 23 - Sustainability checklistRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 15 May 2023 | View |
| Existing and proposed street scene elevationsPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2023 | View |
| EPF 1105 23 - Location planPlans · PDF | 15 May 2023 | View |
| Officer Report | 15 Aug 2023 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 30 Aug 2023 | View |
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