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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Baps Swaminarayan Mandir, Mandir Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ED
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Council sourceSide extensions to existing temple and hall plus creation of new foyer and sports halls to the rear of site.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Protection PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Planting PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Baseline Onsite Habitat Map/Plan (Pre-development)Plans | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Tree Survey and Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 15 Oct 2025 | View |
| Area chartSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Covering LetterSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| BNG ProposedPlans | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Operational Waste Management PlanSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Biodiversity credits detailsSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Craig Latto (HRA Consultant) · PDF | 18 Sept 2025 | View |
| Landscaping Design StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Section BBPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Highways Response · PDF | 8 Aug 2025 | View |
| Issue SheetSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed DetailsPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric Calculation ToolSupporting Statement/Documents | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| FRA and Suds Drainage ReportSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Street Scene/Context PlanPlans | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| EFDC Conservation · PDF | 6 Aug 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| EFDC Contaminated Land · PDF | 8 Aug 2025 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Habitat MapPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| EFDC Sustainability GuidanceSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Planning Policy response | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed Section AAPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Travel PlanSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Sports Hall Roof PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Street Scene/Context PlanPlans | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plan Sports HallPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Energy and Sustainability Statement for PlanningSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| BNG habitat map/plan (Pre-developmentPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Details 1Plans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Essex County Council Place Service Ecology · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Chigwell Parish Council · PDF | 29 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed Details 3Plans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Existing ElevationPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Section CCPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Lower Ground FloorPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Transport AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor - Sports HallPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Street Scene/Context PlanPlans | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Hardscape and Levels PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Existing Lower Ground FloorPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Existing Roof PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 12 Oct 2025 | View |
| Tree Constraints PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Drainage Consultation | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| Essex Council Council - Suds | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlans · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Street Scene/Context PlanPlans | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
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