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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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Rep Ecology.pdfCONSULTATION & CORRESPONDENCE (STATUTORY CONSULTEES) | 26 Jan 2023 | View |
| DECISION NOTICE_SCC-3848-2021-COND6_Redacted.pdfDECISION NOTICES | 18 Apr 2023 | View |
| Bat Box Installed_Courtyard West Elevation.jpgPHOTOGRAPHS | 26 Jan 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfPLANNING APPLICATION FORMS | 26 Jan 2023 | View |
| OFFICER REPORT_SCC-3848-2021-COND6_Redacted.pdfReport | 18 Apr 2023 | View |
| SCC Energy Efficiency Works - Commissioning noise measurements.pdfSUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS & DOCUMENTS | 26 Jan 2023 | View |
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