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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Unit 8 Lauder Lane Roundswell Barnstaple Devon EX31 3TA
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Council sourceSiting of freestanding non-illuminated totem sign
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_81081.pdfDecision Notice | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| A OfficerRecommendation RptDelegated Report | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed planOther Plans | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Totem Sign ProposedOther Plans | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Nearby Totem PoleOther Plans | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Access DistancesRoad Layout Plan | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Elevations ProposedSections Proposed | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Site PlanSite Plan Proposed | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| and Viability statementCritical Drainage Statement | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tawstock PCConsultation Response | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| DCC HighwaysConsultation Response | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| Development Management HighwaysConsultation Response | 11 Mar 2026 | View |
| Tawstock Parish CouncilConsultation Response | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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