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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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The Laurels Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
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Council sourceErection of two dwellings, demolition of domestic workshop and erection of garage to serve The Laurels together with associate works
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cork J And DLetters of Representation | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Barnett S and ALetters of Representation | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| Grimmond BLetters of Representation | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| West CLetters of Representation | 27 Mar 2026 | View |
| Horsman GLetters of Representation | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Plot 1 Floors & Elevations ProposedElevations and Floor Proposed | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Plot 2 Floors & Elevations ProposedElevations and Floor Proposed | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Garage Floors & Elevations ProposedElevations and Floor Proposed | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site Sections A-A Existing & ProposedSections Existing and Proposed | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site Plan ProposedSite Plan Proposed | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact PlanTree Protection Plan | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| EV-5286-AIA Rev R1 07.01.2025Arboricultural Report | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| RSE 1100_Statutory BNG_25022026.xlsmBNG Metric | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment January 2026BNG Report | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Devon BNG Statement for Validation.pdfBNG Statement | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| 1801 Critical Drainage Statement.pdfCritical Drainage Statement | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Including Heritage StatementDesign and Access Statement | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| January 2026Ecological Report | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Topographical SurveyTopographical Survey | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| 1801 Wildlife Trigger.pdfWildlife Trigger Report | 6 Feb 2026 | View |
| SWWConsultation Response | 16 Mar 2026 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| SustainabilityConsultation Response | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Barnstaple Town CouncilConsultation Response | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural OfficerConsultation Response | 14 Apr 2026 | View |
| Heritage and Conservation OfficerConsultation Response | 14 Apr 2026 | View |
| Historic Environmental TeamConsultation Response | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
| Sustainability OfficerConsultation Response | 20 Apr 2026 | View |
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