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 Chestnuts Gilberts End Hanley Castle Worcester WR8 0AS
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Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed development - Removal of existing side porch and construction of new single storey extension and installation of 2 rooflights
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Scale: Paper Size:01. Application Form | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Photo 3 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Photo 2 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Photo 1 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 2 of 2 - L009 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 1 of 2 - L008 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans - L007 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Existing Elevations 2 of 2 - L006 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Existing Elevations 1 of 2 - L005 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans - L004 Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Proposed Site Block Plan - L003 Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A404. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Existing Site Block Plan - L002 Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A404. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Site Location Plan - L001 Scale: 1:1250 Paper Size: A404. Site / Location Plan | 16 Sept 2016 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 23 Dec 2016 | View |
| Officer Report12. Decision Notice | 23 Dec 2016 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.