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 12 - Surface water drainage scheme – 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ReportReport | 7 Nov 2019 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 7 Nov 2019 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| Surface Water StrategySurface Water Strategy | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| Covering letterCovering letter | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| Flood Exceedance PlanFlood Exceedance Plan | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| Drainage Plan 1/2Drainage Plan 1/2 | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| Drainage Plan 2/2Drainage Plan 2/2 | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| Drainage Details PlanDrainage Details Plan | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| Paving Details PlanPaving Details Plan | 14 Oct 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Critical EventAdditional Information - Critical Event | 6 Nov 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - Response to SuDsAdditional Information - Response to SuDs | 6 Nov 2019 | View |
| Additional Information - AWA Confirmation EmailAdditional Information - AWA Confirmation Email | 6 Nov 2019 | View |
| SUDSSUDS | 21 Oct 2019 | View |
| SUDS Consultation ResponseSUDS Consultation Response | 6 Nov 2019 | View |
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