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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Riverside House, 1 New Mill Road, Orpington, BR5 3QA
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Council sourceErection of extension incorporating green roof, and external alterations including fenestration alterations and installation of solar PV roof panels, to the existing building; relocation of plant and enclosure; landscaping scheme; and associated development.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PROPOSED SITE PLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| LANDSCAPE MASTERPLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| PROPOSED LANDSCAPINGSupporting Document · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| PROPOSED FIRST FLOORDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| FLOOD RISK AND DRAINAGE ASSESSMENTSupporting Document · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 9 May 2024 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 31 Jul 2024 | View |
| PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| PROPOSED ROOF PLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| BIODIVERSITY METRIC CALCULATION TOOLSupporting Document | 7 May 2024 | View |
| BAT EMERGENCE SURVEYSupporting Document · PDF | 2 Jul 2024 | View |
| NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENTSupporting Document · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| EXISTING ROOF PLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| EXISTING SITE PLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| PEA REPORTSupporting Document · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| PROPOSED PLANT ENCLOSUREDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| BNG ASSESSMENTSupporting Document · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| PROPOSED ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 31 Jul 2024 | View |
| COVERING LETTERSupporting Document · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| EXISTING ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| EXISTING SITE LOCATION PLAN & BLOCK PLANDrawing · PDF | 7 May 2024 | 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.