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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Lexden County Primary School, Trafalgar Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AS
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 4 - Construction Management Plan for planning application ref: CC/COL/24/26 (Demolition of an existing brickwork annex and construction of a single storey extension together with associated works)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Decision LetterAgent Decision Letter | 16 Oct 2026 | View |
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 15 Oct 2026 | View |
| Application Form_RedactedApplication Form_Redacted | 15 Oct 2026 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 15 Oct 2026 | View |
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