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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55 Hayfield Road, Orpington, BR5 2DL
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Council sourceDemolition of single storey side extension and garage, construction of single storey side extension and patio/decking area to rear with raised steps.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 19 Oct 2023 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 13 Dec 2023 | View |
| Application Form No Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 17 Oct 2023 | View |
| EXISTING/PROPOSED ELEVATIONS/PLANS, SITE LOCATION & BLOCK PLANDrawing · PDF | 17 Oct 2023 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 13 Dec 2023 | View |
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