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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42 Mountcastle Road
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42 Mountcastle Road
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Change of use from house (Class C3) to two flats (2 x 1 bed) (Class C3); construction of single storey extension at rear
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 7 Jul 2023 | View |
| Officer ReportPlanning Officer Report | 7 Jul 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 26 Jan 2023 | View |
| Floor Space ScheduleApplication Supporting Info | 30 Dec 2022 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans & ElevationsPlans - Existing | 30 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans & ElevationsPlans - Proposed | 26 Jan 2023 | View |
| Location & Site PlansSite or Location Plan | 30 Dec 2022 | View |
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