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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17 BOURNEWOOD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 4JN
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Council sourceRetention/continued change of Use from Use Class C3 Dwellinghouses to Use Class sui generis Houses in multiple occupation for 8 persons.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form No Personal Data · PDF | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Constructed/Proposed Rear and NW Side Elevations - 06Drawing · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Location Plan and Block Plan - 05Drawing · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Fire StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Constructed/Proposed Sections - 08Drawing · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Constructed/Proposed Roof Plan - 04Drawing · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Constructed/Proposed Ground Floor Plan - 01Drawing · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Client StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Constructed/Proposed First Floor Plan - 02Drawing · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Constructed/Proposed Front and SW Side Elevation - 07Drawing · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Appeal Decision - 6009605. · PDF | 1 Sept 2026 | View |
| Constructed/Proposed Second Floor Plan - 03Drawing · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
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