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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2 Wilshere Crescent Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 0PL
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Council sourceTwo storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing outbuildings. Insertion of solar panels to existing rear roofslope. Installation of front hardstanding and provision of two parking spaces. Creation of vehicular access off Wilshere Crescent. Associated landscaping. External render. (Amended plans received 26/05/26).
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer reportSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| Decision noticeDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| IHL-26-WCH-02C Block PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| IHL-26-WCH-05C Proposed Floor LayoutsPlans | Not published | View |
| IHL-26-WCH-06C Proposed Roof Plan and SectionPlans | Not published | View |
| IHL26WCH 07B Proposed Front and Side ElevationsPlans | Not published | View |
| IHL-26-WCH-08C Proposed Rear and Side Elevations and SectionPlans | Not published | View |
| HCC Highways Consultee ResponseConsultee Response Published | Not published | View |
| Confirmation from agent in agreement with amended proposal descriptionApplication Forms | Not published | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Forms | Not published | View |
| IHL26WCH 03A Existing Floor LayoutsPlans | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| IHL-26-WCH-01A Location PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| IHL26WCH 04 Existing ElevationsPlans | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.