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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Elm House, Southend Arterial Road Hornchurch RM11 3UB
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Council sourceDemolition of existing office building and construction of new office building with storage yard, car parking forecourt and landscaping.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAPPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | 24 Dec 2025 | View |
| PlansPlans | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanSite Location Plan | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Statements | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| BNG ExemptionSupporting Statements | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
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