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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David Lloyd Leisure Squirrels Heath Lane Gidea Park Romford RM11 2DY
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Council sourceConversion of 4no. tennis courts to 3no. padel courts (incl. 1no. court with canopy) and development of outside terrace seating area with servery, pergola, booth seating, tv screen, pod and lighting, along with an external spa garden including the installation of a sauna, hydro pools, plunge pools, fireplace, pod and associated store facility and enclosures, along with a kids play area.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Report - DEL_REPOfficer Report - DEL_REP | 8 Oct 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice - havpdecr2Decision Notice - havpdecr2 | 8 Oct 2025 | View |
| APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAPPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | 14 Aug 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| PlansPlans | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| Design and Access StatementPlanning Statement/D&A | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Statements | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| BNG StatementSupporting Statements | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| BNG StatementSupporting Statements | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 7 Aug 2025 | View |
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