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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Tree Haven, Sotwell Street, Brightwell-cum-sotwell, OX10 0RH
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Part Demolition of existing garage and erection of oak framed carport. New doors to workshop to match existing house front door. Low level brickwork walls and bench seat to existing porch. Two new skylights to existing roof above dining room and one to side elevation. Installation of low carbon plant including air source heat pump, photovoltaic panel array to main roof, associated battery units and electric vehicle charger. (As amplified by additional information received 18 March 2025.)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| ASHP Noise AssessmentOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Location Plan and Block Plan drwgno 001 Rev BGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan First Proposed drwgno 111 Rev CGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Roof Plan Proposed drwgno 112 Rev DGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan Ground Proposed drwgno 110 Rev EGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations Proposed drwgno 210 Rev DGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan Ground Existing drwgno 100 Rev AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Visuals Proposed drwgno 302 Rev BGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations Existing drwgno 110-2 Rev AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Roof Plan Existing drwgno 102 Rev AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan First Existing drwgno 101 Rev AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Visuals Proposed drwgno 301 Rev BGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Visuals Proposed drwgno 300 Rev BGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Solar Panel & Battery SpecificationSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Air Source Heat Pump SpecificationSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Velux GBL Low Pitch Rooflight Spec Sheet - Dining RoomSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Velux GGL Rooflight Spec Sheet - CarportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Velux EDJ Recessed InstallationSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Validation ChecklistSupporting 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.