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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The Gilbert, 40 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX
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The Gilbert, 40 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1PX
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Change of use of part of the lower ground from office (Class E(g)(i)) to a flexible use for office (Class E(g)(i)) or indoor competitive socialising (Sui Generis) including ancillary bar, restaurant, retail and associated facilities, and introduction of ventilation extraction plant and equipment
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Air Conditioning Plant Unit SpecApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Kitchen Extract Centrifugal Fan SpecApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Ground Floor PlanApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Concept and Look & FeelApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed Lower Ground Floor PlanApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Detail DrawingApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Concept OverviewApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| The location planLocation Plan | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Lower Ground ScheduleApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Operational Management PlanApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Sustainable Design and Construction StatementApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Design and access statementApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Marketing ReportApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Planning statementApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Ventilation and Extraction StatementApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Construction Environmental Management PlanApplication Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Kitchen Extract Centrifugal Fan Spec 1Application Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Kitchen Extract Centrifugal Fan Spec 2Application Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Kitchen Extract Centrifugal Fan Spec 3Application Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Kitchen Extract Centrifugal Fan Spec 4Application Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Kitchen Extract Centrifugal Fan Spec 5Application Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Kitchen Extract Centrifugal Fan Spec 6Application Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Kitchen Extract Centrifugal Fan Spec 7Application Supporting Documents | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Transport StatementApplication Supporting Documents | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
| Fire SafetyApplication Supporting Documents | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
| Sustainable Design and Construction StatementApplication Supporting Documents | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.