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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Olives Farm, Murthering Lane, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JT
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Council sourceExtension and alteration to courtyard barn on plot 2.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Existing ElevationsPlan · PDF | 17 Jun 2022 | View |
| Proposed Barn Floor Plan & ElevationsPlan · PDF | 17 Jun 2022 | View |
| Officer report | 23 Nov 2022 | View |
| Previously Approved Barn Floor Plan & ElevationsPlan · PDF | 17 Jun 2022 | View |
| Conservation Comments · PDF | 5 Sept 2022 | View |
| Design & Access Statement With Heritage Statement · PDF | 17 Jun 2022 | View |
| Cadent comment | 17 Aug 2022 | View |
| Existing Block Plan & Location PlanPlan · PDF | 17 Jun 2022 | View |
| ApplicationForm.pdf · PDF | 17 Jun 2022 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 23 Nov 2022 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlan · PDF | 17 Jun 2022 | View |
| Sustainability Checklist · PDF | 21 Jul 2022 | View |
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