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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The Downs Cp School, The Hides, Harlow, CM203RB
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Council sourceTwo storey, seven classroom, hall and nursery building extension to facilitate the provision of a 2 Form Entry (420 pupil) Primary School. Together with additional canopied play and outdoor activity areas; sheltered link corridor between the proposed and existing School building; associated hard and soft landscaping; revised access arrangements; car and cycle parking; and other site improvements/provisions.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | 2 Oct 2014 | View |
| Brickwork Statement - Part 1Brickwork Statement - Part 1 | 2 Oct 2014 | View |
| Alumasc Render Colour Reference DocumentAlumasc Render Colour Reference Document | 2 Oct 2014 | View |
| Examples of proposed windows, doors, fascias and rainwater goods: Grey RAL 7001Examples of proposed windows, doors, fascias and rainwater goods: Grey RAL 7001 | 2 Oct 2014 | View |
| Proposed Standing Seam: Stucco Embossed Mill FinishProposed Standing Seam: Stucco Embossed Mill Finish | 2 Oct 2014 | View |
| Proposed Render: Alumasc Colour Ref: 16213Proposed Render: Alumasc Colour Ref: 16213 | 2 Oct 2014 | View |
| Proposed Brickwork: Tradesman CheviotProposed Brickwork: Tradesman Cheviot | 2 Oct 2014 | View |
| Proposed Brickwork: Tradesman Buff MultiProposed Brickwork: Tradesman Buff Multi | 2 Oct 2014 | View |
| Brickwork Statement - Part 2Brickwork Statement - Part 2 | 13 Oct 2014 | View |
| Render Specification - Part 3 (Example Photos)Render Specification - Part 3 (Example Photos) | 23 Oct 2014 | View |
| Render Specification - Part 2 (Technical Specifications)Render Specification - Part 2 (Technical Specifications) | 23 Oct 2014 | View |
| Render Specification - Part 1 (Email)Render Specification - Part 1 (Email) | 23 Oct 2014 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 30 Oct 2014 | View |
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