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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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32 The Orchards Epping CM16 7BB
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32 The Orchards Epping CM16 7BB
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Proposed conversion of the existing loft space into habitable accommodation with two side facing dormer windows with pitched roofs to south facing elevation and one side facing dormer window with obscured glazing to north facing elevation. The rear gable facing the garden and open fields is to be fitted with glazing with doors and Juliet balcony. This proposal makes efficient use of the existing loft space and is similar to many other similar loft conversions in the locality. This particular loft can be converted under permitted development rights that the dwelling enjoys and can be fully functioning. However, the applicant is applying under the householder application procedure as the overall roof extension compared to the original is just in excess of the 50 cubic metres allowable.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Plans: Elevations · PDF | 22 Nov 2021 | View |
| Plans: Floorplans · PDF | 22 Nov 2021 | View |
| DC Parish Council Responses | 15 Dec 2021 | View |
| Plans: Elevations · PDF | 22 Nov 2021 | View |
| Plans: Floorplans · PDF | 22 Nov 2021 | View |
| Development Control - Application Forms · PDF | 22 Nov 2021 | View |
| Development Control Application Decision Notices | 12 May 2022 | View |
| DC Officer Report | 12 May 2022 | View |
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