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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15 Elms Road, Lester Hall Apartments
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Council sourceDemolition of existing brick pillars; construction of new brick pillars and retention of gates installed at front of care home (Class C2)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice 20231405Decision Notice | 18 Sept 2023 | View |
| Planning Officer Report 20231405Planning Officer Report | 18 Sept 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 24 Jul 2023 | View |
| Heritage StatementApplication Supporting Info | 24 Jul 2023 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlans | 24 Jul 2023 | View |
| Existing Site Plan and ElevationsPlans | 24 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan and ElevationsPlans | 24 Jul 2023 | View |
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