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.
Council planning record
217 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2UE
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217 Bedford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2UE
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View council mapSingle storey side extension following demolition of existing garage and shed. Insertion of front and rear dormer windows to create accommodation at first floor level. Replacement windows and alterations to existing roof. Installation of boundary wall and relocation of entrance gate to facilitate additional parking
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer reportSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| Decision noticeDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| 237-028-B - Proposed Roof PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-026-B - Cross Section PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-025-B - Proposed West Elevation PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-024-B - Proposed North Elevation PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-023-B - Proposed East Elevation PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-022-B - Proposed South Elevation PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-021-B - Proposed First Floor PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-020-B - Proposed Site and Ground Floor PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| Confirmation from agent in agreement with amended proposal descriptionApplication Forms | Not published | View |
| 237-004 Existing Loft; Roof and Section PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| 087-003 Existing Ground Floor and Elevations PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-001 - Existing Site and Location PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-023 - Proposed East Elevation PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 237-022 - Proposed South Elevation PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Forms | Not published | 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.