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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Science Block Highgate School North Road London N6 4AY
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Refurbishment and extension of existing Science Block, to include: 1) Four storey plus basement extension to east wing to provide new entrance and improved circulation, lift and ancillary accommodation; 2) Three storey extension including ground level colonnade to central building; 3) Creation of additional plant space at roof level of the Link Block, with extension of dormer and installation of louvres; 4) Complete replacement of building systems/plant; 5) Rooftop observatory extension; 6) Replacement windows and restoration of existing facades; and 7) associated landscaping.
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