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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Great Bentley Primary School, Plough Road, Great Bentley Essex CO7 8LD
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Council sourceDetails pursuant to Condition 10 - Ecological Design Strategy attached to planning permission CC/TEN/19/23 (Extension of existing Primary School (1 form entry expansion) comprising the erection of a new 2 storey teaching block with associated play area, landscaping, car and cycle parking, and alterations to existing school including erection of new canopy and other remodelling works)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SOD Report ApprovalSOD Report Approval | 7 Aug 2023 | View |
| Ecological Design StrategyEcological Design Strategy | 31 Jul 2023 | View |
| Agent DecisionAgent Decision | 7 Aug 2023 | View |
| Place Services ResponsePlace Services Response | 31 Jul 2023 | View |
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