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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53 Elms Farm Road Hornchurch . . Rm12 5RH
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Council sourceSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 3.600metres, a maximum height of 3.150 metres, and an eaves height of 2.457 metres. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cancelled PlansCancelled Plans | 15 Feb 2018 | View |
| PlansPlans | 15 Feb 2018 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 15 Feb 2018 | View |
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