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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73 Gelsthorpe Road Romford RM5 2LX
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Council sourceC3-Dwellinghouse Use for an Existing 3m Ground Floor Rear Extension and Rear Dormer Loft Conversion with 3x Velux Rooflights to the Front Pitch of the Roof. Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Development (S191).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 18 May 2026 | View |
| Officer Report - DEL_REPOfficer Report - DEL_REP | 18 May 2026 | View |
| PlansPlans | 13 May 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAPPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Superseded PlansSuperseded Plans | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
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