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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Portland Towers, Savita Cottage
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Council sourceRetrospective application for variation of condition 8 (amended plans) attached to planning permission 20212009 (Variation of condition 8 (amended plans) attached to planning permission 20152157 (revised design for detached house) (Class C3) (amended plans received 14/12/2021)) To reflect the inclusion of revised gate and boundary details, landscape margin, revised garage door and inclusion of a canopy to the rear door.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 23 Oct 2024 | View |
| Officer ReportPlanning Officer Report | 23 Oct 2024 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Proposed Site LayoutPlans - Proposed | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Proposed North and West ElevationsPlans - Proposed | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Proposed South and East ElevationsPlans - Proposed | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Site LocationSite or Location Plan | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Public comment 23/09/2024 -RedactedResponse - Neighbour Redacted Public | 21 Oct 2024 | View |
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