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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Spencers Farm, Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, RM4 1JH
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Council sourceNon Material amendment to EPF/2579/19 (Erection of x6 no. new dwellings, parking and associated landscaping)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved elevations.pdf · PDF | 6 Sept 2022 | View |
| 21019.a.docx | 6 Sept 2022 | View |
| Decision notice · PDF | 4 Oct 2022 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 6 Sept 2022 | View |
| 557_P101 Ground Floor and First Floor Plans.pdf · PDF | 6 Sept 2022 | View |
| Officer Report | 3 Oct 2022 | View |
| Approved floor plans.pdf · PDF | 6 Sept 2022 | View |
| 557_201_C2 Elevations.pdf · PDF | 6 Sept 2022 | View |
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