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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55 Benslow Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 9RD
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Council sourceSingle storey rear extension with the following dimension:Length as measured from rear wall of original dwelling - 6.03 metres
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer reportSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| Decision noticeDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| 3957 12C Proposed Floor Plans and ElevationsPlans | Not published | View |
| 3957 13C Proposed Elevations and SectionPlans | Not published | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Forms | Not published | View |
| 3957 11A Location and Site PlansPlans | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.