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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61-63 South Street Romford RM1 1NL
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Council sourcePrior Approval for the Change of Use of the rear of the first floor from Class A2 (Financial & Professional Services) to Class C3 (Dwelling Houses) to provide 3 units
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Report - DEL_REPOfficer Report - DEL_REP | 8 Sept 2015 | View |
| Cancelled PlansCancelled Plans | 4 Sept 2015 | View |
| COU Prior Approval acknowledgementCOU Prior Approval acknowledgement | 22 Jul 2015 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 16 Jul 2015 | View |
| Planning Statement/D&APlanning Statement/D&A | 16 Jul 2015 | View |
| PlansPlans | 16 Jul 2015 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 16 Jul 2015 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 16 Jul 2015 | View |
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