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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ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
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Council sourceErection of a lower ground floor extension to the eastern elevation of the central block, associated with the existing office use (Class E).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| updated Preliminary Roost Assessment (PRA)Other documentation submitted with application · PDF | 9 Oct 2026 | View |
| 24-013-17-SCH-AR-001 (Area Schedule)Other documentation submitted with application · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| Abbey Gardens_Central Block Application Form_RedactedApplication Form · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentFlood risk assessment · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| All existing & proposed floorplans, elevations & sections, location & block planPlan · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| 129-25-1188-11R1 Supplementary Desk Study Report (3) (1)Other documentation submitted with application · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| Abbey Gardens_Central Block Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| Foul Drainage and Utilities AssessmentOther documentation submitted with application · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| Heritage Assessment.pdf · PDF | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| Design and Access and Cover LetterDesign and Access Statement · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
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