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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ROYAL BERKSHIRE ARCHIVES, 9 COLEY AVENUE, READING, RG1 6AF
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Council sourceExtension to the existing Berkshire Record Office and associated site works. {Variation to conditions 2 (Approved plans), 3 (Materials), 7.b (Green or Brown Roof) and 10 (Mechanical Plant) of application PL/21/1485}
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed Ground Floor Plan Rev EAmended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed South ElevationAmended Plan · PDF | 20 May 2026 | View |
| 286-0100-D-Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Supporting Letter re design tweaks and justificationSupporting Documents · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| Planting Plan 3/3Amended Plan · PDF | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Q10522 - Calculation 01 - Revision A.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Proposed West ElevationAmended Plan · PDF | 20 May 2026 | View |
| 286-0200-B-Proposed North Elevation.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Structural statement re constraints and risksSupporting Documents · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| 286-0102-C-Proposed Roof Plan.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| 286-0201-B-Proposed East Elevation.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Planting Plan 2/3Amended Plan · PDF | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Landscape ProposalsAmended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed East ElevationAmended Plan · PDF | 20 May 2026 | View |
| 286-0001-A-Proposed Site Plan.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Planting Plan 2/3Amended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Planting Plan 1/3Amended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree Pit DetailAmended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Justification for increased plant areaSupporting Documents · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing approved vs Proposed perspectivesSupporting Documents · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed North ElevationAmended Plan · PDF | 20 May 2026 | View |
| Outline Planting SpecificationAmended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| S73 Decision Notice ApprovalDecision Notice · PDF | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application FormAmended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Supporting statement re increased roof mounted plantSupporting Documents · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| Supporting letter re not feasible for green roofSupporting Documents · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| Planting Plan 3/3Amended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Planting Plan 1/3Amended Plan · PDF | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed North Elevation Rev DAmended Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| TPP rev FAmended Plan · PDF | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Landscape ProposalsAmended Plan · PDF | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| 286-0101-C-Proposed First Floor Plan.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| From agent re Condition 7 supporting letterSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| 286-0202-B-Proposed South_West Elevations.pdf · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
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