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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Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9NA
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Alterations to the west facade of the building including: the addition of window openings at basement level and associated modifications to the lightwells; replacement of the main entrance doors and associated entrance improvements; new door openings at street level with bridge walkways. Replacement of existing door on Tavistock Place and associated entrance improvements, and replacement service yard gate. Alterations to the east facade including: New plant enclosures within the east facade lightwell, upgraded rear entrance, replacement railings at ground floor, addition of refuse and cycle stores within the service yard, removal of maintenance bridges from levels 2-8 and installation of replacement glazing to the affected windows
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