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 Smithy, Post Office Lane, Kempsey, Worcestershire, WR5 3NS
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Council sourceDemolition of existing recording studios and outbuildings. Erection of three detached dwellings with garages
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application form Scale: Paper Size:01. Application Form | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Comment: Kim and Owain Bell02. Supporting Information | 3 May 2016 | View |
| Comment: SW Land Drainage Partnership02. Supporting Information | 5 May 2016 | View |
| Comment: Kempsey Parish Council02. Supporting Information | 10 May 2016 | View |
| Comment: Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service02. Supporting Information | 16 May 2016 | View |
| Comment: Julia & Karl Boehm02. Supporting Information | 17 May 2016 | View |
| Comment: Mr & Mrs Bates02. Supporting Information | 19 May 2016 | View |
| Comment: Environment Agency02. Supporting Information | 20 May 2016 | View |
| Comment: Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service02. Supporting Information | 7 Jun 2016 | View |
| Comment: Highway Authority02. Supporting Information | 29 Jun 2016 | View |
| Agreed extension of time02. Supporting Information | 5 Apr 2017 | View |
| Email confirming WITHDRAWAL of application02. Supporting Information | 6 Oct 2017 | View |
| Photographs Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Design and Access Statement Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Preliminary ecological appraisal Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Flood risk assessment report Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Topographical survey - 8 Scale: Other Paper Size: A102. Supporting Information | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Topographical survey - 4 Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A302. Supporting Information | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Topographical survey - 2 Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A302. Supporting Information | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Letter from agent to Highway Authority Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information | 3 Nov 2016 | View |
| Updated Flood Risk Assessment and Appendices07. Revised Documents | 22 Feb 2017 | View |
| Extension of Time letterInformation | 31 Aug 2017 | View |
| Elevations - 7 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Rear and side elevations - 6 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Elevations and floor plans - 5 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Location plan - 3 Scale: 1:1250 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Comment: SW Land Drainage Partnership09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 2 Mar 2017 | View |
| Environment Agency comments09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 14 Mar 2017 | View |
| WCC Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 16 Mar 2017 | View |
| SWLDP comments09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 16 Mar 2017 | View |
| EA comments 24-05-1709. Response - Statutory Consultee | 5 Jun 2017 | View |
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