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 Old Rectory, Rectory Lane, Shrawley, Worcestershire, WR6 6TN
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Council sourceProposed construction of an Earth-sheltered 'eco' dwelling
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application form Scale: Paper Size:01. Application Form | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Comment: Rambler's Association02. Supporting Information | 27 Jul 2015 | View |
| Comment: Forestry Commission02. Supporting Information | 4 Aug 2015 | View |
| Comment: WCC Highways02. Supporting Information | 4 Aug 2015 | View |
| Comment: Parish Council02. Supporting Information | 10 Aug 2015 | View |
| Comment: Mr & Mrs Wainwright02. Supporting Information | 18 Aug 2015 | View |
| Comment: John Lee02. Supporting Information | 24 Aug 2015 | View |
| Preliminary ecological appraisal Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Landscape character assessment Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Planning, design and access statement Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Statement of innovation Scale: - Paper Size: A102. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Existing site plan and topographical survey Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Existing and proposed block plan Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Site location and block plan Scale: 1:1250 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Proposed site plan and topographical survey Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Proposed site sections Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Proposed elevations Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Proposed floor plans Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Existing site sections Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2015 | View |
| Officer Report12. Decision Notice | 11 Nov 2015 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 11 Nov 2015 | View |
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