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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163 Sumatra Road London NW6 1PN
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Conversion of 1x 5-bed dwelling (Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (HMO) with 12 rooms (Sui Generis) including rebuilding the front elevation; basement extension including front and rear lightwells; ground floor rear / side extensions; balconies at rear first and second floor, enlargement of rear gable elevation including two storey rear / side extension (at first and second floor); 2 rear dormers; front and rear rooflights and alterations to rear fenestration.
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