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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Higher Upcott Farm Shirwell Barnstaple Devon EX31 4LD
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_79429.pdfDecision Notice | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Officer Report_79429.pdfDelegated Report | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted(1).pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 13 Nov 2024 | View |
| Wildlife TriggerWildlife Trigger Report | 7 Nov 2024 | View |
| 1468 05_Field Access Location and Site Plan1468 05_Field Access Location and Site Plan.pdf | 7 Nov 2024 | View |
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