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 Infant and Junior School, Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL
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Council sourceAmendments to previously approved pedestrian access points to allow for new emergency access points
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | 13 Jul 2015 | View |
| Cover Letter 2 July 2015Cover Letter 2 July 2015 | 13 Jul 2015 | View |
| External Works General ArrangementExternal Works General Arrangement | 13 Jul 2015 | View |
| SUPERSEDED - S278 Works General Arrangement and Construction DetailsSUPERSEDED - S278 Works General Arrangement and Construction Details | 13 Jul 2015 | View |
| S278 Works General Arrangement and Construction Detail - REV C4S278 Works General Arrangement and Construction Detail - REV C4 | 13 Oct 2015 | View |
| Site Layout - Proposed Infant SchoolSite Layout - Proposed Infant School | 13 Oct 2015 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 19 Oct 2015 | View |
| NMA ReportNMA Report | 19 Oct 2015 | View |
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