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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Former Severalls Hospital Site (Phase 3), Northern Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HG
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Former Severalls Hospital Site (Phase 3), Northern Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5HG
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Construction of a two-storey, two-form entry primary school with associated hard and soft play space, vehicle access and parking, hard and soft landscaping, drainage, lighting and fencing
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| Cycle Shelter photoCycle Shelter photo | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| Landscape Master PlanLandscape Master Plan | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| Email 26 April 2016 - DimensionsEmail 26 April 2016 - Dimensions | 29 Apr 2016 | View |
| ReportReport | 23 May 2016 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 23 May 2016 | View |
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