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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49 Gaping Lane Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 2JE
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Council sourceSingle storey side extension following demolition of existing side element.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| TI5XH1LKJO900Supporting Documents | Not published | View |
| TI5XH1LKJO900Decision Notice | Not published | View |
| New Received 11.08.2026 FP.11 06 26 Existing and Proposed ElevationsPlans | Not published | View |
| New Received 11.08.2026 FP.12 06 26 Existing and Proposed Rear/Side ElevationPlans | Not published | View |
| New Received 11.08.2026 FP.10 06 26 Existing and Proposed Side ElevationPlans | Not published | View |
| New Received 11.08.2026 FP.00 06 26 Site Location, Block and Existing Floor PlansPlans | Not published | View |
| New Received 11.08.2026 FP.01 06 26 Proposed Floor PlansPlans | Not published | View |
| Superseded FP 02 07 26 A Proposed Floor Plans and ElevationsSuperseded Plans - Published to Web | Not published | View |
| Superseded FP 01 07 26 A Existing Floor Plans and ElevationsSuperseded Plans - Published to Web | Not published | View |
| Superseded FP 00 06 26 Location Plan, Existing Ground and First Floor PlansSuperseded Plans - Published to Web | Not published | View |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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.