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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Lower Hitch Cottage Whitchurch Hill Reading RG8 7NU
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Single-storey porch extension following demolition of existing porch structure, single-storey rear extension including alterations to the raised patio, alterations to the annex roof to form side-facing gable with metal access stair on side elevation, removal of existing bay window to annex, replacement roof over annex pool and full facade insulated render applied, including replacement windows and doors to all facades.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| The location planPlan | Not published | View |
| Existing Ground Floor Plan (Part 1)Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Ground Floor Plan (Part 2)Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing First Floor Plan (Part 1)Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing First Floor Plan (Part 2)Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Roof and Loft Floor Plan (Part 1)Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Roof and Loft Floor Plan (Part 2)Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Main Roof PlanPlan | Not published | View |
| Elevation ExistingPlan | Not published | View |
| Elevation ExistingPlan | Not published | View |
| Elevation ExistingPlan | Not published | View |
| Section ExistingPlan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Plan (Part 1)Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Plan (Part 2)Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed First Floor Plan (Part 1)Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed First Floor Plan (Part 2)Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Roof and Loft Floor Plan (Part 1)Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Roof and Loft Floor Plan (Part 2)Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Main Roof PlanPlan | Not published | View |
| Elevation ProposedPlan | Not published | View |
| Elevation ProposedPlan | Not published | View |
| Elevation ProposedPlan | Not published | View |
| Section ProposedPlan | Not published | View |
| Block plan of the sitePlan | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity statementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Design and access statementSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Roost Assessment 220526Supporting Document | Not published | View |
| Ecology ResponseConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| GORING HEATH Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | 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.