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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42 Heathfield Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1TB
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Council sourceSide and rear extension. Insertion of front and rear dormer windows and front rooflights to facilitate additional accommodation at first floor level following partial demolition of existing detached garage, car port conservatory, and rear dormer. Alterations to fenestration.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form RedactedApplication Forms | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA009 Right & Rear Elevations Existing & ProposedPlans | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA001 Location PlanPlans | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA002 Site/Block Plan Existing & ProposedPlans | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA003 Site/Block Plan Existing & ProposedPlans | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA004 Ground Floor Plan Existing & ProposedPlans | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA005 Loft Plan Existing & ProposedPlans | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA006 Roof Plan Existing & ProposedPlans | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA007 Section Existing & ProposedPlans | Not published | View |
| 2740 Beckham F01 PLA008 Left & Front Elevations Existing & ProposedPlans | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.