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 Heals Building 196 Tottenham Court Road London W1T 7LQ
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Removal and replacement of the existing external cladding, refurbishment of existing concrete fascia, installation of new metal framed glazing, replacement of existing projecting canopy with a lightbox canopy, installation of external feature lighting, and replacement of existing paving with new marble/ stone paving and installation of associated LED entrance signage to Torrington Place; Installation of 6no. new swan-neck light fittings and 2no. new hanging signs to Alfred Mews; and installation of an internal DDA platform lift between fifth and sixth floor levels
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| Council application recordPublic record link | Not published | View |
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