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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West Combsland Newtown South Molton Devon EX36 3QR
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Council sourceChange of use of land from agricultural to residential, to allow for the erection of a garage/store and erection of porch to existing dwelling
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 9 Apr 2024 | View |
| A OfficerRecommendation RptDelegated Report | 9 Apr 2024 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Block PlansBlock Plan Proposed | 15 Jan 2024 | View |
| Porch Proposed Plan & ElevationsElevations and Floor Proposed | 2 Nov 2023 | View |
| Garage Proposed Plan & ElevationsElevations and Floor Proposed | 21 Nov 2023 | View |
| Appendix 3 - Planting and Management SpecificationLandscaping Plan | 15 Jan 2024 | View |
| Planting SchemeLandscaping Plan | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 31 Oct 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 31 Oct 2023 | View |
| Including Devon Wildlife ChecklistEcological Report | 31 Oct 2023 | View |
| Trigger List.pdfWildlife Trigger Report | 31 Oct 2023 | View |
| SustainabilityConsultation Response | 7 Nov 2023 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response | 16 Nov 2023 | View |
| Covering LetterCorrespondence - Agent | 3 Apr 2024 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.