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 sourceErection 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 LetterDecision Letter | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Appendix 1Appendix 1 | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementStatement of Community Involvement | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Fee CalculationFee Calculation | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| SummarySummary | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Biodiversity Toolkit ValidationBiodiversity Toolkit Validation | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Construction Management PlanConstruction Management Plan | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Climate Based Daylight ModellingClimate Based Daylight Modelling | 3 Jun 2019 | View |
| Health Impact AssessmentHealth Impact Assessment | 14 Jun 2019 | View |
| Foul and Utilities AssessmentFoul and Utilities Assessment | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Noise SurveyNoise Survey | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Transport StatementTransport Statement | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Framework Travel PlanFramework Travel Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Design anf Access StatementDesign anf Access Statement | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 14 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed Block PlanProposed Block Plan | 14 Jun 2019 | View |
| External Lighting Position PlanExternal Lighting Position Plan | 14 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanProposed Roof Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Drainage DetailsDrainage Details | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Drainage PlanDrainage Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed Materials BoardProposed Materials Board | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsProposed Elevations | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanProposed Ground Floor Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed Structure PlantingProposed Structure Planting | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanProposed First Floor Plan | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Proposed SectionsProposed Sections | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| External Areas AssessmentExternal Areas Assessment | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Landscape ProposalsLandscape Proposals | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Fence and Gate ProposalsFence and Gate Proposals | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
| Main Entrance PerspectiveMain Entrance Perspective | 19 Jun 2019 | View |
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.