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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37 Kings Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1RD
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Council sourceSingle storey rear extension. Insertion of rear box dormer to facilitate loft conversion into habitable accommodation (updated plans received 05/02/2026 and 11/02/2026).
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer reportSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| Decision noticeDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| Amended plan - 25352_PL14_B_Proposed-ElevationsPlans | Not published | View |
| 25352_PL15__Proposed-Side-Elevations showing dormerPlans | Not published | View |
| 25352_PL13_A_ Proposed Ground, First and Second Floor PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 25352_PL03 Existing Ground and First Floor and Loft PlansPlans | Not published | View |
| Confirmation from agent in agreement with amended proposal descriptionApplication Forms | Not published | View |
| 25352 PL11 Proposed-Block-PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 25352_PL04 Existing Front, Rear and Side ElevationsPlans | Not published | View |
| LocationPlanPlans | Not published | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.