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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1A Portland Towers
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Council sourcePart retrospective application for conversion of one self-contained flat (2 bed) (Class C3) on ground floor to form two self-contained flats ( 2 X 1bed) (Class C3); Installation of window at rear; alterations to front and rear windows and doors (Amended plans received 04/03/2022)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice | 20 Apr 2022 | View |
| Officer ReportPlanning Officer Report | 20 Apr 2022 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 8 Jun 2021 | View |
| Floorspace ScheduleApplication Supporting Info | 28 Jun 2021 | View |
| Heritage Statement.docxApplication Supporting Info | 3 Nov 2021 | View |
| Existing Layout PlansPlans - Existing | 3 Sept 2021 | View |
| Existing Layout PlanPlans - Existing | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
| Existing elevationsPlans - Existing | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Proposed ground floor plan - combined layoutPlans - Proposed | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Proposed elevationsPlans - Proposed | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Location PlanSite or Location Plan | 24 May 2021 | View |
| Existing Layout PlansSuperseded Plans | 24 May 2021 | View |
| Proposed Plans and ElevationsSuperseded Plans | 28 Jun 2021 | View |
| Layout Plan of Flat ASuperseded Plans | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
| Layout Plan CombinedSuperseded Plans | 4 Oct 2021 | View |
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