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 Old Post House Lowestoft Road Hopton-on-sea NR31 9AH
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Council sourceErection of 1.5-storey side extension to provide double garage with bedroom accommodation above. Installation of 2no. rooflights to existing first floor.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06 25 0057HH, DNPlanning Decision Notice | 29 Apr 2025 | View |
| Environmental ServicesDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 25 Mar 2025 | View |
| ParishDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 13 Mar 2025 | View |
| HighwaysDC Planning App - Consultation Response (statutory) | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| site notice mapDC Planning App - Other Supporting Documents | 7 Mar 2025 | View |
| DC Planning App - Site NoticeDC Planning App - Site Notice | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| 2343-05b Proposed ElevationsPlanning App - Plans | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| 2343-04a Proposed Floor PlansPlanning App - Plans | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| 2343-03a Location Plan & Proposed Site PlanPlanning App - Plans | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| 2343-02 Existing ElevationsPlanning App - Plans | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| 2343-01 Existing Floor PlansPlanning App - Plans | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| DC Planning App - New Application FormDC Planning App - New Application Form | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
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