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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71 Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9JE
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Council sourceOutline application (matters of access, layout and scale to be considered now, with matters of appearance and landscaping reserved) for the development of 15 retirement bungalows with associated social club and recreation facilities at
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 0115 Design and access statementDocument | 15 Mar 2023 | View |
| Application FormForm | 15 Mar 2023 | View |
| 0115PL001 Site Location Plan.pdfLocation plan | 15 Mar 2023 | View |
| Housing Needs Assessment Castle Gresley.pdfDocument | 15 Mar 2023 | View |
| 0115PL012 Proposed Retirement Village Site Plan.pdfPlans | 15 Mar 2023 | View |
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