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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4 The Close Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 7LD
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Council sourceListed building consent to enable the replacement of the existing timber handrail with wrought steel railings and handrails
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Lbc decisionDecision Notice · PDF | 31 Mar 2023 | View |
| _ conservation officer - ldcConsultation Responses · PDF | 10 Mar 2023 | View |
| _lichfield civic societyConsultation Responses · PDF | 6 Mar 2023 | View |
| _ lichfield city councilConsultation Responses · PDF | 27 Feb 2023 | View |
| ApplicationformredactedApplication Form · PDF | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| 03 cellar and ground floorProposed Plans / Elevations · PDF | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| 04 entrance steps and handrail existingExisting Plans / Elevations · PDF | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| 05 entrance steps and handrail proposedProposed Plans / Elevations · PDF | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| 06 handrail detailsProposed Plans / Elevations · PDF | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| Design and access statement 4 the close 130223Design and Access Statement · PDF | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| 02 block plan rev a 150223.pdfLocation / Block / Site Plan · PDF | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
| 01 location plan rev a 150223.pdfLocation / Block / Site Plan · PDF | 16 Feb 2023 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.