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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40 Almond Road, The Counting House
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40 Almond Road, The Counting House
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External alterations to Grade II listed building (amended plans received 6 August 2026)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 10 Sept 2026 | View |
| Planning Officer ReportPlanning Officer Report | 10 Sept 2026 | View |
| Application Form - RedactedApplication Form - Without Personal Data | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| Design and Access StatementApplication Supporting Info | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementApplication Supporting Info | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Method StatementApplication Supporting Info | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photographic ScheduleApplication Supporting Info | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Section A-APlans | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations North & West (2).pdfPlans | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Location & Site PlanPlans | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations South & East.pdfPlans | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations South & East.pdfPlans | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Exisitng Floor PlanPlans | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations North & WestPlans - Proposed | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlanPlans - Proposed | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| West Part ElevationPlans - Proposed | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Section through CourtyardPlans - Proposed | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| West Part ElevationSuperseded Plans | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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