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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269 Abbey Lane
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269 Abbey Lane
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Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) & shop (Class E) to two flats (2 x 1 bed); installation of 1.2m high fence and gate at front & 2m high fence at rear (Class C3) (Planning permission granted on appeal - 7 August 2023)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice- 269 Abbey Lane - Decision Notice- 269 Abbey Lane.pdfDecision Notice | 10 Jan 2023 | View |
| W008345 - W008345.pdfPlanning Officer Report | 10 Jan 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 17 Oct 2022 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentApplication Supporting Info | 17 Oct 2022 | View |
| Floor Space ScheduleApplication Supporting Info | 17 Oct 2022 | View |
| Location/Site Plan & All Plans & Elevations (1 Page)Plans | 17 Oct 2022 | View |
| Start LetterAppeal PINS Correspondence | 9 Mar 2023 | View |
| Questionaire-redactedAppeal PINS Correspondence | 4 Apr 2023 | View |
| Final comments email from agentAppeal Submission Documents | 28 Apr 2023 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentAppeal Submission Documents | 28 Apr 2023 | View |
| Appeal Form RedactedAppeal Submission Documents | 11 Jan 2023 | View |
| Application Form (Redacted)Appeal Submission Documents | 20 Mar 2023 | View |
| Decision NoticeAppeal Submission Documents | 20 Mar 2023 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentAppeal Submission Documents | 20 Mar 2023 | View |
| PlanAppeal Submission Documents | 20 Mar 2023 | View |
| Appeal Supporting DocumentsAppeal Submission Documents | 20 Mar 2023 | View |
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