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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97 Colchester Road
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97 Colchester Road
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Demolish existing garage at side; construction of single storey extension at front and side of house (Class C3)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 24 Oct 2025 | View |
| Officers ReportPlanning Officer Report | 24 Oct 2025 | View |
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentApplication Supporting Info | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Flood Risk SummaryApplication Supporting Info | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Completed EA Householder Flood FormApplication Supporting Info | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Mixed/Combined PlansPlans | 14 Jul 2025 | View |
| Parking Provision PlanPlans - Proposed | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Location and Site PlanSite or Location Plan | 14 Jul 2025 | View |
| Environment Agency ResponseResponse - Consultee (External) | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Location and Site PlanSuperseded Plans | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Mixed/Combined PlansSuperseded Plans | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Mixed/Combined PlansSuperseded Plans | 14 Jul 2025 | View |
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