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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138 Lancing Road, Orpington, BR6 0QZ
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Council sourceSingle storey rear/side extension with patio/steps and alterations to single storey side roof.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Ground & First Floor Plans - P.01Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Existing Block Plan & Site Photos - P2Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Section AA - P.04Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Loft Plans - P-02Drawing · PDF | 13 Aug 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice · PDF | 16 Oct 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations - P.03Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Existing Ground & First Floor Plans - E.01Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Officer Report · PDF | 16 Oct 2025 | View |
| Existing Elevations - E.03Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Location & Existing Block Plan - L1Location Plan and Block Plan · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Ground First Floor Plans - P-01Drawing · PDF | 13 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations - P-03Drawing · PDF | 13 Aug 2025 | View |
| Application Form No Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Existing Loft & Roof Plans - E.02Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Block Plan - L2Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Existing Side Elevation Section - E.04Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Loft & Roof Plans - P.02Drawing · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.