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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La Datcha, Tysea Hill, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JP
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Council sourceApproval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 'Hard and Soft Landscaping' and Condition 3 'Surface Water Disposal' of EPF/2186/22 Allowed on Appeal (Demolition of an existing dwelling 2 storey, 1 bedroom house and the construction of a new 2 storey, 4 bedroom (8 person) single family dwelling).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Calculations · PDF | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 01.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 10.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 02.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| Drainage Strategy - Basement · PDF | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
| 01 La Datcha - Front Garden Plan.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| EFDC - Land Drainage · PDF | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 07.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 11.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 08.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| 02 La Datcha - Rear Garden Plan.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 14.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 04.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 03.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 12.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 05.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 13.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 06.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| 02 La Datcha - Rear Garden Visuals.pdf · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| 01 La Datcha - Front Garden Visuals.pdf · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| La Datcha - Soft Landscaping Plan - page 09.jpg | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| Drainage Strategy - Ground Floor · PDF | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.