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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Springfield Highways Depot, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PU
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Council sourceThe construction of a replacement office and welfare building, alterations to the existing store building, creation of additional car parking facilities and other associated site improvement works
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Rainwater Harvesting SystemRainwater Harvesting System | 13 Jan 2017 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 13 Jan 2017 | View |
| Fee CalculationFee Calculation | 13 Jan 2017 | View |
| Attachment SummaryAttachment Summary | 13 Jan 2017 | View |
| Site Plan Variation of ConditionSite Plan Variation of Condition | 13 Jan 2017 | View |
| Details of Pedestrian GateDetails of Pedestrian Gate | 13 Jan 2017 | View |
| Details of Pedestrian Gate & Palisade FencingDetails of Pedestrian Gate & Palisade Fencing | 13 Jan 2017 | View |
| Cover LetterCover Letter | 13 Jan 2017 | View |
| Springfield SMO - Rainwater HarvestingSpringfield SMO - Rainwater Harvesting | 2 Feb 2017 | View |
| Springfield SMO - Surfacing ChangesSpringfield SMO - Surfacing Changes | 2 Feb 2017 | View |
| ReportReport | 10 Feb 2017 | View |
| Decision LetterDecision Letter | 10 Feb 2017 | View |
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