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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The British Museum Great Russell Street London WC1B 3DG
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External works including installation of ventilation grille on the ground floor western side elevation, new cast iron downpipes, and replacement windows on the Hirayama Studio and lowering of the ground level on the north side of the building. Internal works including installation of new utility access stair and handrail, new mechanically operated conservation blinds, internal redecoration including renovating plaster, new light fittings and repair of underfloor heating system, repairs of existing doors, windows, walls and re-render on south, east and west elevations.
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