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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Carpetright Plc, Southend Arterial Road Hornchurch RM3 0BZ
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Council sourceApplication for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref:P1766.23 dated 28/06/2024 to allow for amendments to approved plans (Demolition of the existing building and storage lockers to rear of site; redevelopment of the site to provide a standalone building to be operated as a self-storage facility (Class B8 use), with a GIA of 1,487sqm; provision of 16 car parking spaces, including 1 disabled bay and 3 electric charging bay; provision of 6 short-stay cycle car parking spaces; provision of refuse storage to rear of site)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice - havpdeca2Decision Notice - havpdeca2 | 20 Jan 2025 | View |
| APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAPPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | 2 Jan 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 30 Dec 2024 | View |
| PlansPlans | 30 Dec 2024 | View |
| Cover LetterCovering Letter | 30 Dec 2024 | View |
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