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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Land at Seven Brethren Bank Barnstaple Devon EX31 3HT
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Council sourceApplication under Regulation 3 of the T&CP General Regulations 1992 notification by Devon County Council in respect of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge spanning the A361 carriageway and railway line, and associated paths, ramps, embankments, fencing and landscaping/mitigation planting (DCC/4254/2021)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| NDC RecommendationDecision Notice | 30 Sept 2021 | View |
| Devon County CouncilDecision Notice | 30 Sept 2022 | View |
| Officer Report_74060.pdfDelegated Report | 30 Sept 2021 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.