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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Archway Campus 2 - 10 Highgate Hill London N19 5LP
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Observations to London Borough of Islington for application for full planning permission in relation to: 1) The change of use, partial demolition, restoration and refurbishment of Holborn Union Main Range, Admin Block and Charterhouse Buildings to provide residential accommodation (Use Class C3). 2) Complete demolition of Furnival Building, Ely Building, Staple Building, and other ancillary structures, to allow for the construction of three new buildings to provide residential accommodation (Use Class C3) and local commercial/community space (Use Class E/F2). 3) The change of use, partial demolition, restoration and refurbishment of Clerkenwell Buildings to provide student accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis). 4) Complete demolition of Nurses Accommodation Buildings to allow for the construction of a new tower to provide for student accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis), and associated structure with basement to provide bicycle storage and amenity space. 5) Delivery of a comprehensive hard and soft landscaping scheme, delivering public realm enhancement to include: a central boulevard, public square, gardens, communal play, and children's play area. 6) Associated access, servicing and plant. (EIA Application)
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