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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Gallions Reach (in Newham) to Thamesmead, Central Way/Twin Tumps Way, SE28
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Statutory consultation on the Environmental Scoping Report for the Transport and Works Act (TWAO) for the extension of the Dockland Light Railway from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead, via a new tunnel beneath the River Thames and stations to be constructed at Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision Notice · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Eia scoping reportReport · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Eia scoping reportReport · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Eia scoping reportReport · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Eia scoping reportReport · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Eia scoping reportReport · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Eia scoping reportReport · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| CorrespondanceCorrespondence · PDF | 31 Jul 2026 | View |
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