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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Brownings Farmhouse, Gravel Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6DQ
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Council sourceProposed subdivision of site and use of existing outbuilding as a self-contained dwelling including installation of solar panels and associated access and parking
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Officer ReportOfficer Report | 15 Nov 2023 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Site Plan · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| Trip RateSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Sept 2023 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlans · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| JC Tree & Landscape Comments (1)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 26 Sept 2023 | View |
| Traffic DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Sept 2023 | View |
| 23-06-20 Sustainability Checklist v1.0.pdf · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| Parish Council commentRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 23 Oct 2023 | View |
| Conservation Comments · PDF | 13 Nov 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| Location PlanPlans · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| Planning & Heritage StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| Essex County Council -HighwaysRepresentations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections) · PDF | 7 Nov 2023 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plan & Roof PlanPlans · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlans · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| Location MapPlans · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| EFDC Environmental Protection & Drainage · PDF | 18 Oct 2023 | View |
| Access StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 16 Nov 2023 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Sept 2023 | View |
| Existing Floor Plan & Roof PlanPlans · PDF | 20 Jun 2023 | View |
| EFDC - Contaminated LandMemo (Consultee Comments) · PDF | 2 Oct 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.