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.
Council planning record
Benson Waterfront, Unit 2, Benson Cruiser Station, Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6SJ
Last published check: 13 Oct 2026, 16:02. Check the council record for more recent changes.
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Part retrospective amendments to previously approved commercial development (P23/S4126/FUL), including alterations to the existing building, change of use of first floor to serviced accommodation, and erection of a detached rear commercial building (Class E).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Benson Waterfront Fra 2026 Change Of UseAmended Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Benson Waterfront Fra 2026 CommercialAmended Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Elevations ExistingPlan | Not published | View |
| Elevations ProposedPlan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan First ProposedPlan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan Ground Existing & ProposedPlan | Not published | View |
| Location, Site and Block PlansPlan | Not published | View |
| Application FormSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk & Drainage Covering StatementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Surface Water Drainage StrategySupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Sustainable Construction ChecklistSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Drainage - Drainage - (South&Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| Drainage - Drainage - (South&Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| Benson Parish Council - Benson Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| Contaminated LandConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| Decision Notice_S&VDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| DM Officer Report FinalOfficer Report | 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.