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 Bunyan Junior School, Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL
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Council sourceErection of a single storey extension to provide a new studio, staff room and library space together with external works to increase car parking provision within the school site
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Consultation FindingsConsultation Findings | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Travel Plan September 2015Travel Plan September 2015 | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| SUPERSEDED - Proposed ElevationsSUPERSEDED - Proposed Elevations | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Proposed Car Park LayoutProposed Car Park Layout | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Proposed SIte PlanProposed SIte Plan | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Block PlanBlock Plan | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Existing ElevationsExisting Elevations | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Existing ElevationsExisting Elevations | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Existing Floor PlanExisting Floor Plan | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Existing Site PlanExisting Site Plan | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Site PlanSite Plan | 27 Oct 2015 | View |
| Transport Assessment October 2015Transport Assessment October 2015 | 29 Oct 2015 | View |
| Additional Information November 2015 - Arboricultural Impact AssessmentAdditional Information November 2015 - Arboricultural Impact Assessment | 20 Nov 2015 | View |
| Additional Information November 2015 - Proposed Cark Park LayoutAdditional Information November 2015 - Proposed Cark Park Layout | 20 Nov 2015 | View |
| Additional Information - March 2016 - Construction Management and Traffic Plan EmailAdditional Information - March 2016 - Construction Management and Traffic Plan Email | 4 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information - March 2016 - Tree Removal IssuesAdditional Information - March 2016 - Tree Removal Issues | 4 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information 09 March 2016 - Comar 5P.i BrochureAdditional Information 09 March 2016 - Comar 5P.i Brochure | 9 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information 09 March 2016 - Technical Data SheetAdditional Information 09 March 2016 - Technical Data Sheet | 9 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information 09 March 2016 - Weinerberger Brick InformationAdditional Information 09 March 2016 - Weinerberger Brick Information | 9 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information 09 March 2016 - Image of Weinerberger BrickAdditional Information 09 March 2016 - Image of Weinerberger Brick | 9 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information 09 March 2016 - Landscape Scheme Amendment DetailsAdditional Information 09 March 2016 - Landscape Scheme Amendment Details | 9 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information 09 March 2016 - Proposed Landscaping SchemeAdditional Information 09 March 2016 - Proposed Landscaping Scheme | 9 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information March 2016 - Email from Agent Re: Access Arrangements 22 March 2016Additional Information March 2016 - Email from Agent Re: Access Arrangements 22 March 2016 | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information March 2016 - Revised Access RouteAdditional Information March 2016 - Revised Access Route | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| Additional Information April 2016 - New Tree Planting LocationsAdditional Information April 2016 - New Tree Planting Locations | 6 Apr 2016 | View |
| Additional Information April 2016 - Email from Agent with Information 31 March 2016Additional Information April 2016 - Email from Agent with Information 31 March 2016 | 6 Apr 2016 | View |
| Site Access ArrangementsSite Access Arrangements | 28 Apr 2016 | View |
| Temp Car Park - JBSTemp Car Park - JBS | 28 Apr 2016 | View |
| Delivery Schedule - JBS Rev1Delivery Schedule - JBS Rev1 | 28 Apr 2016 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plan P2Proposed Floor Plan P2 | 28 Apr 2016 | View |
| Proposed Elevations P3Proposed Elevations P3 | 28 Apr 2016 | View |
| Additional Information April 2016 - Email from Agent with Information 14th April 2016Additional Information April 2016 - Email from Agent with Information 14th April 2016 | 28 Apr 2016 | View |
| Construction Management & Traffic Plan Rev 8Construction Management & Traffic Plan Rev 8 | 5 May 2016 | View |
| Confirmation email for use of delegated powers 06 May 2016Confirmation email for use of delegated powers 06 May 2016 | 9 May 2016 | View |
| Extension for determination date agreed until 13 May 2016Extension for determination date agreed until 13 May 2016 | 9 May 2016 | View |
| Delegated reportDelegated report | 17 May 2016 | View |
| Decision noticeDecision notice | 17 May 2016 | View |
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