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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Swallow Bank Farm Bank Vale Road Hayfield
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Council sourceLawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use - Proposed change of use of land for siting of two shepherds huts close to the farm. The existing utility room to the rear of the bungalow would be converted to provide a toilet / shower room. The shepherds huts would be let out as short term holiday accommodation to paying guests.
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| 34636185- Application Forms - 669418Council document | Not published | View |
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