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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8 Fairoak Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1AW
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Council sourcePart removal of existing garage and construction of a timber clad outbuilding for use as a Summerhouse and GymLAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 19 Mar 2021 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 8 Mar 2021 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 14 May 2021 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 14 May 2021 | View |
| EXISTING AND PROPOSED PLANS, ELEVATIONS AND LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF | 8 Mar 2021 | View |
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