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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56 Ickleford Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1TS
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Council sourceTwo storey side extension and part two storey and part single storey rear extension, detached side storage and installation of solar panels to roofslopes following partial demolition of existing rear element and detached garage. Alterations to fenestration and hardstanding works. (Amended plan received 01/06/26).
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
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| Officer reportSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| Decision noticeDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| AMENDED 171 2025 005 Rev G - Proposed Site PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| Confirmation from agent in agreement with amended proposal descriptionApplication Forms | Not published | View |
| Shed Elevation planPlans | Not published | View |
| Landscape Design PlanSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| Garden Lighting PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| Visuals for Illustration OnlySupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| Ecology ReportSupporting Documents | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 010 Rev D - Proposed Location and Block PlansPlans | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 009 Rev F - Proposed Elevations - Sheet 2 of 2Plans | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 008 Rev F - Proposed Elevations - Sheet 1 of 2Plans | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 007 Rev F - Proposed Demolition Floor PlansPlans | Not published | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Forms | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 001 - Existing Site PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 002 - Existing Floor PlansPlans | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 003 - Existing Elevations - Sheet 1 of 2Plans | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 004 - Existing Elevations - Sheet 2 of 2Plans | Not published | View |
| 171 2025 006 Rev G - Proposed Floor PlansPlans | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED 171 2025 005 Rev F - Proposed Site PlanSuperseded Plans - Published to Web | Not published | View |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.