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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Martells Industrial Estate, Slough Lane, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO7 7RU
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Council sourceErection of a storage building for mechanical plant and machinery
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal | 22 Sept 2014 | View |
| How the fee was calculatedHow the fee was calculated | 22 Sept 2014 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 1 Oct 2014 | View |
| Application Form (Redacted)Application Form (Redacted) | 13 Nov 2014 | View |
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