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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Former Gas Works Building , Gas Works Road , Reading, RG1 3EE
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Council sourceCertificate of Lawfulness for existing use as 20 residential units (Class C3) by virtue of the lawful commencement of planning permission 160378, as granted on 28/10/2016.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| cover letter.pdfLetter · PDF | 1 Oct 2024 | View |
| Email from Reading BC re planning 20.1.2021.pdfEmail · PDF | 1 Oct 2024 | View |
| Decision noticeDecision Notice · PDF | 19 Nov 2024 | View |
| site location plan.pdfLocation plan · PDF | 1 Oct 2024 | View |
| Officer reportPlanning Officer report · PDF | 19 Nov 2024 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 1 Oct 2024 | View |
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