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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25 John Street London WC1N 2BS
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Internal and external alterations in connection with the change of use from office use to residential use including replacement stairs to front elevation at basement level, external wall lights to entrance and basement, and new services to rear. Internal alterations including removal and replacement of modern partitions, fixtures, fittings, services, sanitary fittings and pipes at all levels. Replacement of modern chimneypiece at second floor, and new opening and secondary glazing at third floor level.
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