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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New House Week Barnstaple Devon EX31 3JQ
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Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed siting of a caravan within the garden of the dwellinghouse for use as ancillary accommodation
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate & Location PlanDecision Notice | 12 Jan 2026 | View |
| Officer Report_81140.pdfDelegated Report | 12 Jan 2026 | View |
| Proposed Block PlanBlock Plan Proposed | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plan & ElevationsElevations and Floor Proposed | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Support System & SectionSections Proposed | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
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