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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138, Trotwood, Chigwell, IG7 5JW
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Council sourceFirst floor l-shaped wraparound extension and enlargement of existing garage.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| LocationPlan.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| 1 Existing Plans.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| 5 Proposed Elevations.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| 7 Existing Block Plan.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| 2 Existing Elevations.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| Chigwell Parish Council Comments #1 · PDF | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 3 Nov 2025 | View |
| 8 Proposed Block Plan.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 15 Sept 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 3 Nov 2025 | View |
| Pre APP Response.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| 3 Proposed Plans.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| 9 Photographs of Site.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| 6 Proposed Section.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
| 4 Existing and Proposed Roof Plans.pdf · PDF | 9 Sept 2025 | View |
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