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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1st Floor 40 South Street Romford RM1 1RB
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Council sourceApplication for prior notification of change of use from Use Class E(c)(iii) to Use Class C3 (residential) of 1st floor to create 2 new dwellings
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 7 Feb 2025 | View |
| COU Prior Approval decision letter - allowedCOU Prior Approval decision letter - allowed | 7 Feb 2025 | View |
| Officer Report - DEL_REPOfficer Report - DEL_REP | 7 Feb 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 16 Dec 2024 | View |
| PlansPlans | 16 Dec 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 16 Dec 2024 | View |
| Daylight AssessmentSupporting Statements | 16 Dec 2024 | View |
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