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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Lakelands Primary School', Land off Wagtail Mews, Stanway, Colchester, CO3 8AL
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 1 – Notification of Commencement – CC/COL/35/19: Erection of 2-storey Primary School to accommodate 420 pupils (2-Form Entry), including outdoor play space, all-weather playing pitch, landscaping, cycle/scooter storage, staff parking and supporting infrastructure
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 27 Nov 2019 | View |
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 2 Dec 2019 | View |
| BC1851 Lakelands Condition 1 Letter.pdfBC1851 Lakelands Condition 1 Letter.pdf | 27 Nov 2019 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 2 Dec 2019 | View |
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