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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55 Welford Road, James House
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Council sourceNon material amendment to planning permission 20221990 to amend the description of development to: Demolition of existing office building (Class E). Construction of a new building for apartments (Class C3) and/or student accommodation (sui generis) with ground floor commercial, business and service unit (Class E); car and cycle parking, landscaping and new pedestrian infrastructure and substitution of new plan reference numbers into conditions 11 (FFL's) and 31 (approved plans).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision Notice | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| Delegated reportPlanning Officer Report | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| Planning StatementApplication Supporting Info | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevation (North)Plans - Proposed | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevation (South Sectional)Plans - Proposed | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevation (East Sectional)Plans - Proposed | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevation (South)Plans - Proposed | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanSite or Location Plan | 9 Feb 2024 | View |
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