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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47 Derry Downs, Orpington, BR5 4DU
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Council sourceThe extension was finished January 2018 and was not carried out not in accordance with the approved planning application 17/04610/FULL6. As the works were completed over 4 years ago we are seeking a Certificate of lawfulness for the works that do not comply to the original application. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (EXISTING)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 29 Dec 2023 | View |
| Application Form No Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 19 Dec 2022 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 29 Dec 2023 | View |
| SITE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF | 19 Dec 2022 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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