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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38 Colchester Road
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Council sourceConstruction of single storey extensions at front, side, and rear; two storey extension at side and rear; alterations to dwellinghouse; construction of outbuilding at rear (Class C3) (amended plans 27.5.2022)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice 38 Colchester Road - Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice | 24 Jun 2022 | View |
| W007157.pdfPlanning Officer Report | 24 Jun 2022 | View |
| Application Form - Without PersonalApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 2 Mar 2022 | View |
| Mixed Plans 1Plans | 27 May 2022 | View |
| Mixed Plans 2Plans | 27 May 2022 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Plans and ElevationsSuperseded Plans | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
| Location/Site Plan and Proposed ElevationsSuperseded Plans | 4 Mar 2022 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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