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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15 Staplers Heath Great Totham Maldon Essex CM9 8NG
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Council sourceProposed demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single-storey and two-storey rear extensions, construction of side dormer window, erection of front porch, with associated alterations.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Approved - 21.07.26 - 26-00356-HOUSEDecision Notice | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| Final Officer Report 26-00356-HOUSEFinal Officer Report | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| 26-00356-HOUSE - Great Totham Parish CouncilConsultation Response | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
| 6123 001 Cover letterCovering Letter from Applicant/Agent | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 07 Proposed first floor planMulti Plans | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 08 Proposed elevationsMulti Plans | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 05 Existing elevationsMulti Plans | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 06 Proposed ground floor planMulti Plans | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 03 Existing ground floor planMulti Plans | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 04 Existing first floor planMulti Plans | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 01 Location planLocation/Site Plan | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 02 Existing and proposed block planLocation/Site Plan | 27 May 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedPlanning Application Form | 27 May 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.