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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35 Roach Vale, Colchester, CO4 3YN
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35 Roach Vale, Colchester, CO4 3YN
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The change of use of 35 Roach Vale from use class C3 (residential) to use class C2 (Residential institution) to provide temporary accommodation for children in care
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 25 Apr 2022 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 25 Apr 2022 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 14 Jan 2022 | View |
| Planning statementPlanning statement | 14 Jan 2022 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 14 Jan 2022 | View |
| The location planThe location plan | 14 Jan 2022 | View |
| Floor PlanFloor Plan | 14 Jan 2022 | View |
| Email from the Agent dated 18/03/2022 containing additional information/documentationEmail from the Agent dated 18/03/2022 containing additional information/documentation | 11 Apr 2022 | View |
| Email from the Agent dated 28/02/2022 containing additional information/documentationEmail from the Agent dated 28/02/2022 containing additional information/documentation | 11 Apr 2022 | View |
| Email from the Agent dated 07/04/2022 containing additional information/documentationEmail from the Agent dated 07/04/2022 containing additional information/documentation | 11 Apr 2022 | View |
| Supplementary StatementSupplementary Statement | 11 Apr 2022 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 31 Jan 2022 | View |
| Colchester Borough Council - Environmental Health DepartmentColchester Borough Council - Environmental Health Department | 11 Feb 2022 | View |
| Highways - Strategic Development Consultation Response (Email)Highways - Strategic Development Consultation Response (Email) | 11 Apr 2022 | View |
| Highways - Strategic Development Consultation Response (Attachment)Highways - Strategic Development Consultation Response (Attachment) | 11 Apr 2022 | View |
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