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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Samuel Lucas Jmi School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
Samuel Lucas Jmi School, Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ
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Proposed removal of condition 8 of application 1/0872-13 (Application for a two storey 10 classroom block, hall, car parking, covered walkway/ramp/steps, playing field, landscaping and other related development)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Email from adjoining member - Cllr David Barnard.pdfConsultation responses | 9 Oct 2026 | View |
| Highways response 0571.pdfConsultation responses | 28 Jul 2026 | View |
| North Herts District Council response.pdfConsultation responses | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 13 May 2026 | View |
| Decison Letter 2013.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 13 May 2026 | View |
| PLANNING DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT 2026.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 13 May 2026 | View |
| D2 Transport Statement Samuel Lucas 2026.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 13 May 2026 | View |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Travel Plan 2025.pdfApplication documents (not plans) | 13 May 2026 | View |
| 85144-IW-XX-00-DR-B-1001_Existing Site Plan.pdfPlans or drawings | 13 May 2026 | View |
| Samuel Lucas Pupils Full Extent_20260122KW.pdfPlans or drawings | 13 May 2026 | View |
| Environmental Assessment Screening Opinion.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| HCC Plan B&W.pdfHCC validation/consultation documents | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
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