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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St Michaels County Primary School, Camulodunum Way, Colchester, CO2 9RA
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 4 – Biodiversity Method Statement – CC/COL/33/17 (The construction of a 2 storey extension to provide 8no. classrooms & ancillary accommodation together with a new school hall/studio. The provision of additional car parking spaces and cycle/scooter parking)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD DecisionSOD Decision | 11 Dec 2017 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 19 Jan 2018 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| 197WWA_1720_DOC_602 C01 SOFTWORKS LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATION.pdf197WWA_1720_DOC_602 C01 SOFTWORKS LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATION.pdf | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| 198wwa_1720_LL_101 C04 Soft Landscape Layout Plan.pdf198wwa_1720_LL_101 C04 Soft Landscape Layout Plan.pdf | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| 199St Michaels Colchester Biodiversity Method Statement Oct 17 V30.pdf199St Michaels Colchester Biodiversity Method Statement Oct 17 V30.pdf | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| 200wwa_1720_Doc_603_C00 St Michaels Landscape and Maintenance Plan.pdf200wwa_1720_Doc_603_C00 St Michaels Landscape and Maintenance Plan.pdf | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| Conditions Covering LetterConditions Covering Letter | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response | 4 Dec 2017 | View |
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