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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Chaucer House & Hexagon House Western Road Romford RM1 3JT
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Council sourcePart demolition and installation of Chaucer House and Hexgaon House, contruction of two new fire escapes, relocation of air handling plant, reconfiguration of existing car parking P1537.12 Conditions(s) 3, 5 and 6
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cancelled PlansCancelled Plans | 13 Mar 2015 | View |
| Decision Letter - doc_decpomDecision Letter - doc_decpom | 13 Mar 2015 | View |
| Decision Letter - doc_decpomDecision Letter - doc_decpom | 13 Mar 2015 | View |
| Decision Letter - doc_decpomDecision Letter - doc_decpom | 13 Mar 2015 | View |
| Construction Management PlanDischarge of Conditions | 20 Jan 2015 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 20 Jan 2015 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 20 Jan 2015 | View |
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