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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Camden Road Hostel 248-250 Camden Road London NW1 9HE
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Redevelopment of the site to include demolition of existing hostel building and the erection of a new 4-6 storey plus basement hostel building (sui generis use) with external stairwell and rear balconies to all levels; erection of 2 x single storey garden buildings; associated works including installation of plant equipment, parking and access arrangements and tree and landscaping works. (Information for the purpose of consultation: the proposed development provides 39 units, which comprise 36 x studios, 2 x 1-beds and 1 x 1-bed wheelchair accessible unit).
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