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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38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX
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38 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1PX
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Partial approval of details (parts b, c, d, f, and h) pursuant to Conditions 3 of planning consent ref: P2020/3548/FUL which granted permission for 'Single storey vertical extension to the existing building to provide additional (Class E) office accommodation, infill of the inset to Wilson Street at 1st - 4th floors to provide additional floorspace, alterations to the existing facades, installation of new rooftop plant and associated works' on 18/03/2022 as amended by non-material amendment application ref: P2025/2537/NMA dated 16/01/2026.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault | 8 Jun 2026 | View |
| Cover Letter V2Default | 1 Jul 2026 | View |
| External Materials Report Rev 01Default | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
| delegated reportDelegated Report | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
| dn finalDecision Notice Final | 24 Aug 2026 | View |
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