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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Chalet Kennels, Oakfield House, New Farm Drive, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1BU
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Council sourceProposed change of use of the existing agricultural building into 2No three bed self-build dwellinghouses including rear extension.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 15485 - Structural Condition Report 13-8-25.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| EFDC Planning Policy Comments #1 | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| 23017_S_001.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Contamination report · PDF | 3 Nov 2025 | View |
| S106-unilateral-undertaking-proforma - Barn conversion into two dwellings off New Farm Drive Abridge.docx | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1 · PDF | 16 Dec 2025 | View |
| EFDC Land Drainage Comments #1 · PDF | 7 Jan 2026 | View |
| Site location plan Jan 2026 · PDF | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| 24031_205_Proposed 3D Views_Red Cottage.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Site location plan with applicants land ownership shown.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Essex County council - Highways | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Cadent Gas Limited | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| 23017_S_005.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| 23017_S_004.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| EFSAC Report - Sept25.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| 23017_S_006.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Pre application design and response - 11th September 2024.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| 23017_S_002.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| 24031_201_Proposed Ground Floor Plan_Red Cottage.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Essex County Council - Place Services Ecology · PDF | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Ecological appraisal - November 2025_Redacted · PDF | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Cadent Gas Limited · PDF | 17 Dec 2025 | View |
| 24031_202_Proposed Ground Floor Plan_Red Cottage.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| ECC Ecology Comments #1 · PDF | 8 Dec 2025 | View |
| Cadent Gas Limited · PDF | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Existing Barn Conversion - Red Cottage New Farm Drive Abridge - Class Q Statement.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Existing Barn Conversion into two dwellings - Red Cottage New Farm Drive Abridge - Planning Statement.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| ECC Ecology Comments #2 | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| 24031_204_Proposed Elevations_Red Cottage.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| 23017_S_003.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Officer Report | 16 Apr 2026 | View |
| BNG - Baseline Map - October 2025.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| 24031_203_Proposed Roof Plan_Red Cottage.pdf · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| ECC Highways Comments #2 | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
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