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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3 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1AZ
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Council sourceChange of use of the first and second floors of the existing building from offices to a day nursery. LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (PROPOSED)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| EXISTING FLOOR PLANSDrawing · PDF | 20 Mar 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 16 May 2025 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 7 Apr 2025 | View |
| EXISTING ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF | 20 Mar 2025 | View |
| THE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF | 20 Mar 2025 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 16 May 2025 | View |
| PROPOSED FLOOR PLANSDrawing · PDF | 20 Mar 2025 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 20 Mar 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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