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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37 Tavistock Place London WC1H 9SE
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Part change of use from hostel floorspace (Sui Generis) to a self-contained residential dwelling (Class C3); external alterations to the rear and side elevations, including; replacement of rear elevation windows with double glazed windows, installation of door and ventilation window to rear elevation, new ventilation windows to side elevation, replacement of existing side elevation door with a new door with fanlight.
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