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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Mulberry Tree Family Centre, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 26 Apr 2024 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 26 Apr 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 9 Jan 2024 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 11 Dec 2023 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 11 Dec 2023 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 11 Dec 2023 | View |
| Heritage AssessmentHeritage Assessment | 11 Dec 2023 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 2 Jan 2024 | View |
| Site Location Plan and Block PlanSite Location Plan and Block Plan | 11 Dec 2023 | View |
| Existing Boundary Wall PlanExisting Boundary Wall Plan | 11 Dec 2023 | View |
| Proposed Boundary Wall PlanProposed Boundary Wall Plan | 28 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed Boundary Wall PlanProposed Boundary Wall Plan | 11 Dec 2023 | View |
| Historic England Consultation ResponseHistoric England Consultation Response | 17 Jan 2024 | View |
| Colchester City Council Consultation ResponseColchester City Council Consultation Response | 8 Feb 2024 | View |
| Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response | 13 Feb 2024 | View |
| Historic Buildings updated responseHistoric Buildings updated response | 28 Mar 2024 | View |
| Updated Colchester CC responseUpdated Colchester CC response | 4 Apr 2024 | View |
| Updated Place Services responseUpdated Place Services response | 5 Apr 2024 | View |
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