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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34-36 Church Gate
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34-36 Church Gate
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Change of use of part of ground floor from retail (Class E) to flat (1 x 1 bed) (Class C3); alterations including installation of new windows and rooflights at rear
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice 20231528Decision Notice | 19 Oct 2023 | View |
| Planning Officer Report 20231528Planning Officer Report | 19 Oct 2023 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Design and Access Statement (incorporating Heritage Statement)Application Supporting Info | 10 Aug 2023 | View |
| Floorspace ScheduleApplication Supporting Info | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Existing Plan and ElevationsPlans | 10 Aug 2023 | View |
| Proposed Plan and ElevationsPlans | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
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