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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25, Forest Cottage, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6HA
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Council sourceApplication for a Lawful Development certificate for a proposed single storey extension to the rear (not to exceed 4 metres in depth & 3 metres in height), porch and outbuilding.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Checklist · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing and Proposed First FloorPlans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Elevations (1)Plans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Side Elevations (2)Plans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| SUPERSEDED - DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 10 Feb 2023 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Front ElevationPlans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 8 Feb 2023 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Location PlanPlans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Application Checklist | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Application Form · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Plans and ElevationsPlans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf - UPDATED DESCRIPTON · PDF | 24 Feb 2023 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Rear ElevationsPlans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Evidence to verify application · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Decision Notice · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Application Form (Unredacted) · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlans · PDF | 8 Dec 2022 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
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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.