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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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3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ
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Council sourceAlterations to the existing front garden and access arrangements, comprising the formation of a new driveway and associated vehicular crossover with new entrance gates to facilitate internal vehicular circulation; installation of a separate pedestrian access gate; erection of a structural glass entrance porch; installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the side and rear roof slopes of the existing dwelling; installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging point; and associated works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Downshire Square_Location_Site_Plan_001.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| 3 Downshire Square_Proposed_Dropcurve-Splays_005.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| 24974 - Aiko Neostar 3S 480W NType ABC Gen 3S 54 Cell DualGlass All Black.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| 3 Downshire Square_Proposed_Driveway_Plan_004.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| gse-in-roof-datasheet.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| 3 Downshire Square_Proposed_Plans_Elevations_002.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| 3 Downshire Square_Existing_Plans_Elevations_003.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Transport Development Control - MemoMemo | 22 Oct 2026 | View |
| Conservation officer MemoMemo | 23 Oct 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Transport Development Control - Memo - issues to be resolved.Memo | 21 Oct 2026 | View |
| 3_Downshire_Square_Planning_and_Heritage_Statement.pdf · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
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