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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20-21 Southampton Place London WC1A 2BP
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External alterations including external alterations including installation of 6 air source heat pumps at roof level, repair and replacement of new flat roof covering on the front section of roof, replacement roof access hatch, smoke automatic opening vent, and safety balustrades all at roof level, new replacement doors at lower ground floor on the front and rear elevations, replacement casement windows on the side elevations of the rear closet wing at first and second floor levels, tanking of basement vaults and other minor alterations and internal works including installation of new risers, new door openings, all in association with change of use from educational use (Class F1(a)) to flexible education (Class F1(a)) or commercial and service use (Classes E(c), E(e) and E(g)).
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