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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Edith Borthwick School, Springwood Drive, Braintree, CM7 2YN
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The permanent provision of a double modular classbase building and 9 car park spaces
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Existing site plansExisting site plans | 23 Aug 2016 | View |
| New Car park classroom baysNew Car park classroom bays | 23 Aug 2016 | View |
| Classrom proposed siteClassrom proposed site | 23 Aug 2016 | View |
| Technical BrochureTechnical Brochure | 23 Aug 2016 | View |
| Discharge ConditionsDischarge Conditions | 23 Aug 2016 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 14 Sept 2016 | View |
| Case officers reportCase officers report | 14 Sept 2016 | View |
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