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Status on council recordCouncil status: Not published
Change of use from detached garage to funeral preparation services
The Rifleman 155 Thorold Road Luton Chatham ME5 7DR
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Status and dates
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- DoneReceived13 Nov 2010
- DoneValidated5 Jan 2011
- Not publishedConsultationNo date on council record
- Date set by councilAgreed decision date16 Feb 2011
- DecidedApproval with Conditions21 Feb 2011
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Council source
- Application type
- Full Application
- Ward
- Luton And Wayfield Ward
- Documents
- 11 published
Proposal
Change of use from detached garage to funeral preparation services
- Reference
- MC/10/4176
- Alternative references
- PP-01285640
- Ward
- Luton And Wayfield Ward
- Agent
- J S Alford Riba
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- Decision NoticeDecision Notice24 Feb 2011View
- Application FormApplication Form15 Nov 2010View
- Site PlanOtherDrawings15 Nov 2010View
- MixedA2Drawings15 Nov 2010View
- Letters CurrentSupporting Documents15 Nov 2010View
- Letters CurrentSupporting Documents15 Nov 2010View
- Letters CurrentSupporting Documents15 Nov 2010View
- Planning Statement CurrentSupporting Documents15 Nov 2010View
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Decision and conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
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