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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John Ray Cp Infants School, Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL
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John Ray Cp Infants School, Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL
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Construction of a new replacement Infant School building, 2-storeys in height, suitable for 360 pupils together with a proposed four classroom and hall extension to the Junior School to facilitate an expansion to a 4 Form Entry (480 pupil) Junior School. Associated development includes hard and soft landscaping works; new pedestrian access; additional car parking spaces; and other site improvements/provisions.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting StatementSupporting Statement | 5 Mar 2015 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 5 Mar 2015 | View |
| Detailed Soft Layout ProposalsDetailed Soft Layout Proposals | 5 Mar 2015 | View |
| Detailed Section through Sleeper Retaining WallDetailed Section through Sleeper Retaining Wall | 5 Mar 2015 | View |
| External WorksExternal Works | 5 Mar 2015 | View |
| Pavement Construction DetailsPavement Construction Details | 5 Mar 2015 | View |
| Site LayoutSite Layout | 5 Mar 2015 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 25 Mar 2015 | View |
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