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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31 CHESTER ROAD NORTHWOOD
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Council sourceReplace roof above existing ground floor rear extension, changes to fenestration and installation of new external wall insulation (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Development).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted Application Form - Without Personal DataAPPLICATION FORM | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| 10.100 Location PlanLOCATION PLAN | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| 10.201 Existing Ground Floor Plan; 10.202 Existing/Demolition Roof Plan; 10.271 Existing Front Elevation; 10.272 Existing Rear Elevation; 10.273 Existing East Elevation; 10.274 Existing West ElevationEXISTING PLAN | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| 20.201 Proposed Ground Floor Plan; 20.202 Proposed Roof Plan; 20.271 Proposed Front Elevation; 20.272 Proposed Rear Elevation; 20.273 Proposed East Elevation; 20.274 Proposed West Elevation (SUPERSEDED)PROPOSED PLAN | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| 20.274 Rev R01 Proposed West ElevationPLAN AMENDED | 10 Jun 2026 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDECISION NOTICE | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
| OFFICERS REPORTSOFFICERS REPORTS | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
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