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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Council sourceVariation of conditions 6 (Landscaping) and 18 (Submitted Plans) attached to planning permission 20191273: (Construction of research and development workspace building (Class B1(b)); associated landscaping and car parking); to reconfigure car parking layout; clad the external staircase ; reposition 2 window/curtain wall on the north elevation; alter the parapet height on south elevation; remove louvres above door on east/south-east elevation; install 2 wall mounted condensers on south elevation; alter tree species
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice | 14 Jan 2021 | View |
| Officer ReportPlanning Officer Report | 14 Jan 2021 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 8 Oct 2020 | View |
| Supporting Information - Cladding PhotoApplication Supporting Info | 8 Oct 2020 | View |
| Supporting Information - Site PhotoApplication Supporting Info | 8 Oct 2020 | View |
| Wall Cladding Details - Manufacturers SpecApplication Supporting Info | 8 Oct 2020 | View |
| Covering letterApplication Supporting Info | 8 Oct 2020 | View |
| External FinishesApplication Supporting Info | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlans - Proposed | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
| DockII Soft Landscape ProposalsPlans - Proposed | 3 Nov 2020 | View |
| Site Layout PlanSite or Location Plan | 16 Oct 2020 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.