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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 Worcester WR5 3NS
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Council sourceDemolition of existing recording studio and outbuildings and erection of two detached dwellings and garages.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form01. Application Form | 20 Oct 2017 | View |
| Site Notice01. Application Form | 27 Nov 2017 | View |
| Design & Access Statement02. Supporting Information | Not published | View |
| Ecology02. Supporting Information | 13 Nov 2017 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Flood Risk Assessment02. Supporting Information | 20 Nov 2017 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App A02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App A02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App A02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App A02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App A02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App A02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App A02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App B02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App C02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| FRA App D02. Supporting Information | 21 Nov 2017 | View |
| Existing block plan04. Site / Location Plan | 2 Oct 2017 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Proposed Block Plan04. Site / Location Plan | 18 Oct 2017 | View |
| Site Location04. Site / Location Plan | 18 Oct 2017 | View |
| Floor Plans06. Proposed Plans | 18 Oct 2017 | View |
| Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 18 Oct 2017 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Proposed Block Plan 5/12/1707a. Revised Plans | 5 Dec 2017 | View |
| Garage Plans07a. Revised Plans | 18 Dec 2017 | View |
| Proposed Block Plan 16/12/1707a. Revised Plans | 18 Dec 2017 | View |
| Lisa Stevens, 9 The Limes, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3LG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 30 Nov 2017 | View |
| Keith Robinson08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 13 Dec 2017 | View |
| Sian Hughes08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 13 Dec 2017 | View |
| Sue Bates08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 18 Dec 2017 | View |
| Bob Hughes - (Engineers) S.W. Land Drainage Partnership09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 27 Nov 2017 | View |
| D Degville - WCC Lead Local Flood Authority09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 28 Nov 2017 | View |
| Mrs S Baxter - Kempsey Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 5 Dec 2017 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 15 Dec 2017 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 15 Dec 2017 | View |
| Delegated Report11. Decision Information | 5 Jan 2018 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 5 Jan 2018 | View |
| DOC Application Form13. DoC Application Form | 22 Jul 2020 | View |
| Existing Access14. DoC Plans | 22 Jul 2020 | View |
| Landscaping - Condition 514. DoC Plans | 13 Aug 2020 | View |
| Construction Management Plan - Condition 1514. DoC Plans | 17 Aug 2020 | View |
| Proposed Access - Conditions 10 and 1214. DoC Plans | 17 Aug 2020 | View |
| Vehicular crossing detail - Conditions 10 and 1214. DoC Plans | 17 Aug 2020 | View |
| Energy Efficiency The Old Smithy - Condition 1815. DoC Supporting Documents | 22 Jul 2020 | View |
| Flood Resilience The Old Smithy - Condition 415. DoC Supporting Documents | 22 Jul 2020 | View |
| The Water Calculator details15. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Aug 2020 | View |
| Water Efficiency Measures timescale15. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Aug 2020 | View |
| Plot 1 - DS SAP & PEA15. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Aug 2020 | View |
| Plot 2 - DS SAP & PEA15. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Aug 2020 | View |
| External Materials - Rev. B15. DoC Supporting Documents | 13 Aug 2020 | View |
| Planting Schedule - Rev. B15. DoC Supporting Documents | 13 Aug 2020 | View |
| Discharge of Condition decision16. DoC Decision | 17 Aug 2020 | View |
| Visibility splay - Condition 1006 visibility splay.pdf | 17 Aug 2020 | View |
| CIL Form 1 Additional Requirement34. CIL Documents | 20 Oct 2017 | View |
| CIL Form 2 assumption of liability34. CIL Documents | 25 Oct 2017 | View |
| Site Inspection NotesSite Inspection Notes | 5 Jan 2018 | View |
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