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. James School, Guildford Road, Colchester, CO1 2RA
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Council sourceStand alone extension to the existing school building including 3 classbases, hall and ancillary spaces with a covered weather protected link. The provision of a 28 space staff car park with 1.8m high weld mesh security fencing and new hardplay area
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officers Delegated ReportOfficers Delegated Report | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 15 Nov 2013 | View |
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