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
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 10 Feb 2016 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 10 Feb 2016 | View |
| External Finishes ScheduleExternal Finishes Schedule | 10 Feb 2016 | View |
| East and West ElevationsEast and West Elevations | 10 Feb 2016 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 10 Feb 2016 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 10 Mar 2016 | View |
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