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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Virginia Cottage, Mill Road, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3LW
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Replacement single storey rear extension. New rear dormer window. Entrance canopy to side and new velux window to front roof.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Floor Plans Proposed drwgno VC-12General Plan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plans Existing drwgno VC-11General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations drwgno VC-13General Plan | Not published | View |
| Location Plan and Block Plan drwgno VC 10General Plan | Not published | View |
| EA formSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Planning Statement & Flood Risk AssesmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Delegated ReportDecision | Not published | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision | Not published | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.