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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Dedham C of E Primary School,Parsons Field,Dedham,Colchester,CO7 6BZ
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Council sourceExtension to main activity hall with associated flat roof storage area to side and construction of pitched roof over hall. Extension to main entrance area to create new administration accommodation & school entrance. Change of use of soft landscape area adjacent to existing car park to provide replacement parking spaces omitted by extension works with associated soft landscaping works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 10 Dec 2013 | View |
| Site summarySite summary | 15 Oct 2015 | View |
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