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 Springs School, Former Heath School, Winstree Road, Colchester, C03 0PZ
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Lexden Springs School, Former Heath School, Winstree Road, Colchester, C03 0PZ
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Non Material Amendment to planning permission CC/COL/29/18 to allow the erection of a tipi in the forest area of the school site and the erection of 2 free standing canopies
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| NMA ReportNMA Report | 8 Aug 2019 | View |
| Canopy and Tipi Location PlanCanopy and Tipi Location Plan | 4 Jul 2019 | View |
| Tipi detailsTipi details | 4 Jul 2019 | View |
| Canopy ProposalsCanopy Proposals | 4 Jul 2019 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 4 Jul 2019 | View |
| Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response | 29 Aug 2019 | View |
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