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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Exchange House 180-182 St Mary's Lane Upminster RM14 3BT
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Council sourcePrior Approval for the change of use from office to residential to create 6 new units (PRIOR APPROVAL)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| J0005.17 app dnDecision Notice - havpdeca | 31 Mar 2017 | View |
| COU Prior Approval decision letter - allowedCOU Prior Approval decision letter - allowed | 31 Mar 2017 | View |
| Officer Report - DEL_REPOfficer Report - DEL_REP | 31 Mar 2017 | View |
| Cancelled PlansCancelled Plans | 30 Mar 2017 | View |
| COU Prior Approval acknowledgementCOU Prior Approval acknowledgement | 15 Feb 2017 | View |
| PlansPlans | 8 Feb 2017 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 8 Feb 2017 | View |
| Supporting StatementsSupporting Statements | 8 Feb 2017 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 8 Feb 2017 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 8 Feb 2017 | View |
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