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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Market Field School, School Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7ET
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Market Field School, School Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7ET
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Louvres added in brick façade; polyester powder coated louvres or solid panels added over windows; polyester powder coated fascia and soffit added to first floor west projection to conceal ductwork under; additional windows added; doors and windows moved; curtain wall glazing configurations amended; north roof terrace parapet height raised; projection of school sign reduced and additional landscaping arrangements including removal and replanting of trees on front boundary
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Elevation 1Proposed Elevation 1 | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Proposed Elevation 2Proposed Elevation 2 | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Arboricultural Implications Assessment ReportArboricultural Implications Assessment Report | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Tree InspectionsTree Inspections | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Elevations 1Elevations 1 | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Elevations 2Elevations 2 | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Elevations 3Elevations 3 | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Elevations 4Elevations 4 | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Application SummaryApplication Summary | 14 May 2015 | View |
| FeeFee | 14 May 2015 | View |
| General Arrangements Plan Rev CGeneral Arrangements Plan Rev C | 14 May 2015 | View |
| General Arrangements Plan Rev DGeneral Arrangements Plan Rev D | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Detailed Plamting Plan Rev BDetailed Plamting Plan Rev B | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Detailed Plamting Plan Rev CDetailed Plamting Plan Rev C | 14 May 2015 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 3 Jul 2015 | View |
| NMA ReportNMA Report | 3 Jul 2015 | View |
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