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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Midway Garage Shell, 91 London Road, Lambourne, Romford, RM4 1XL
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Council sourceChange existing Workshop/Garage to proposed Retail Unit. Block up existing windows and doors and replace entrance doorway.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Block Plan & Location PlanPlans · PDF | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| DM Neighbour Letter.docx | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations & Site PlanPlans · PDF | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| Essex County Council Highways · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| Highway Technical NoteSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 15 Apr 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 18 Jul 2025 | View |
| Existing Elevations & Site PlanPlans · PDF | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF | 19 Dec 2024 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 9 Jul 2025 | View |
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