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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38, Orchard Gardens, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1RS
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Council sourcePrior approval for a single-storey rear extension 4.0m deep and 3.38m high (2.91m high to the eaves)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Block Plan & Location PlanPlans · PDF | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Block PlanPlans · PDF | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| Assorted Proposed PlansPlans · PDF | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| Assorted Existing PlansPlans · PDF | 15 Jul 2024 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 5 Aug 2024 | View |
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