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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Merrylands Primary School, Cumberland Drive, Laindon, Essex, SS15 6QS
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Council sourceConstruction of a single storey flat roof extension and internal alterations to form a nursery facility. The provision of an additional 5 car parking spaces, including 1 disabled car parking space
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Plan and Elevations as Existing Location PlanPlan and Elevations as Existing Location Plan | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Plan and Elevations as ProposedPlan and Elevations as Proposed | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Additional Car ParkingAdditional Car Parking | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Travel PlanTravel Plan | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Covering Letter Email - November 2015Covering Letter Email - November 2015 | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Tree Protection PlanTree Protection Plan | 18 Nov 2015 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 23 Nov 2015 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 24 Nov 2015 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 24 Nov 2015 | View |
| SUPERSEEDED: Additional Information December 2015 - Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSUPERSEEDED: Additional Information December 2015 - Arboricultural Impact Assessment | 31 Dec 2015 | View |
| Additional Information 2016: Tree survery/tree protection plan January 2016Additional Information 2016: Tree survery/tree protection plan January 2016 | 18 Jan 2016 | View |
| Additional Information 2016: Arboriculture Impact AssessmentAdditional Information 2016: Arboriculture Impact Assessment | 18 Jan 2016 | View |
| Email 9 February 2016 - Proposed ExtensionEmail 9 February 2016 - Proposed Extension | 10 Feb 2016 | View |
| Extension of TimeExtension of Time | 10 Feb 2016 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 11 Feb 2016 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 11 Feb 2016 | View |
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