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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Merlin Building, Building 283, RAF Benson, OX10 6AA
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Demolition of vacant building As this consultation coincides with a period of major IT work and some downtime (which is likely to be 24 May-2 June 2025) we have added 14 extra days for you to make your comments
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Location Plan drwgno FL0001-VCBSE-XX-BENSXXXXXX-DR-X-0100002 Rev C01General Plan | Not published | View |
| RAF Benson 283 Site NoticeSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Asbestos Demolition SurveySupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Covering LetterSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Roost Assessment and Bat Emergence Survey ReportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Delegated ReportDecision | Not published | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision | Not published | View |
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