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 Glenwood School, Rushbottom Lane, Thundersley, BENFLEET, SS7 4LW
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Council sourceDemolition of the former Glenwood School and redevelopment to provide 20 bedspace SEND boarding accommodation with shared facilities associated with the new Glenwood School, and related infrastructure and parking
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 9 Aug 2018 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 9 Aug 2018 | View |
| Suggested RecommendationsSuggested Recommendations | 9 Aug 2018 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Biodiversity survey and reportBiodiversity survey and report | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Design & access statementDesign & access statement | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Flood risk assessmentFlood risk assessment | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Lighting assessmentLighting assessment | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Tree surveyTree survey | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Environmental and Sustainability Management PlanEnvironmental and Sustainability Management Plan | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Site NoticeSite Notice | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Glenwood Residential Accommodation VisualisationsGlenwood Residential Accommodation Visualisations | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Glenwood Residential Accommodation VisualisationsGlenwood Residential Accommodation Visualisations | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Glenwood Residential Accommodation VisualisationsGlenwood Residential Accommodation Visualisations | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement | 29 Mar 2018 | View |
| Transport StatementTransport Statement | 29 Mar 2018 | View |
| Construction Phase Health and Safety PlanConstruction Phase Health and Safety Plan | 29 Mar 2018 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 29 Mar 2018 | View |
| Geo- Environmental ReportGeo- Environmental Report | 29 Mar 2018 | View |
| Ecological AdviceEcological Advice | 29 Mar 2018 | View |
| Glenwood Lighting EmailGlenwood Lighting Email | 8 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed Materials for Glenwood residential accommodationProposed Materials for Glenwood residential accommodation | 1 Nov 2018 | View |
| Tree Constraints PlanTree Constraints Plan | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Tree Constraints PlanTree Constraints Plan | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposed MaterialsProposed Materials | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Drainage layoutDrainage layout | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement PlanBiodiversity Enhancement Plan | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposed Cycle Shelter DetailsProposed Cycle Shelter Details | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Root Protection Area ExtentsRoot Protection Area Extents | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposed Demolition PlanProposed Demolition Plan | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlansProposed Roof Plans | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Block 1 ElevationsBlock 1 Elevations | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Block 2 ElevationsBlock 2 Elevations | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposed Sections (Block 1)Proposed Sections (Block 1) | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposed Sections (Block 2)Proposed Sections (Block 2) | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| External LightingExternal Lighting | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Access Routes PlanAccess Routes Plan | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Block plan of the siteBlock plan of the site | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| Proposed Overall Site PlanProposed Overall Site Plan | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| The location planThe location plan | 26 Mar 2018 | View |
| P181-330 Glenwood SchoolP181-330 Glenwood School | 8 Jun 2018 | View |
| 16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-L-2004_P316-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-L-2004_P3 | 8 Jun 2018 | View |
| Additional Information - Pre Planning Assessment ReportAdditional Information - Pre Planning Assessment Report | 19 Jul 2018 | View |
| Additional Information - Drainage layoutAdditional Information - Drainage layout | 19 Jul 2018 | View |
| 16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-A-3002_P4 Fire Strategy.pdf16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-A-3002_P4 Fire Strategy.pdf | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| 16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-A-5001_P3.pdf16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-A-5001_P3.pdf | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| 16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-A-5002_P3.pdf16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-A-5002_P3.pdf | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| 16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-L-3001_P5 Refuse Access.pdf16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-L-3001_P5 Refuse Access.pdf | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| 16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-L-4001_P5.pdf16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-L-4001_P5.pdf | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| 16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-L-4002_P6.pdf16-0398-CDP-DR-ZZ-XX-L-4002_P6.pdf | 20 Jul 2018 | View |
| Secretary of StateSecretary of State | 9 Aug 2018 | View |
| InterouteInteroute | 3 Apr 2018 | View |
| VerizonVerizon | 3 Apr 2018 | View |
| Pipeline searchesPipeline searches | 3 Apr 2018 | View |
| VodafoneVodafone | 5 Apr 2018 | View |
| Essex County Fire & Rescue Service 09/04/18 response to consultationEssex County Fire & Rescue Service 09/04/18 response to consultation | 10 Apr 2018 | View |
| Colt Technology 10/04/18 response to consultationColt Technology 10/04/18 response to consultation | 11 Apr 2018 | View |
| Essex & Suffolk Water 17/04/18 response to consultationEssex & Suffolk Water 17/04/18 response to consultation | 17 Apr 2018 | View |
| Southend Airport ResponseSouthend Airport Response | 18 Apr 2018 | View |
| BPA Pipelines 18/04/18 response to consultationBPA Pipelines 18/04/18 response to consultation | 19 Apr 2018 | View |
| Place ServicesPlace Services | 26 Apr 2018 | View |
| District responseDistrict response | 26 Apr 2018 | View |
| TATA ResponseTATA Response | 8 May 2018 | View |
| Ringway Jacobs (Lighting) 10/04/18 response to consultationRingway Jacobs (Lighting) 10/04/18 response to consultation | 10 May 2018 | View |
| Place Services (Urban Design) 31/05/18 response to consultationPlace Services (Urban Design) 31/05/18 response to consultation | 31 May 2018 | View |
| SUDs ResponseSUDs Response | 15 Jun 2018 | View |
| Place Service ResponsePlace Service Response | 19 Jul 2018 | View |
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