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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Library Church Walk Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1EX
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84 sqm side extension and internal refurbishment of the eastern wing of the existing building to house new staff areas, storage, meeting rooms, offices, toilets and second entrance.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application form redactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Design And Access StatementDesign and Access Statement.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Existing Block Plan2313_Stowmarket Library_000_Block Plan - Existing.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Existing Site Plan2313_Stowmarket Library_002_Site Plan - Existing.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor Plan2313_Stowmarket Library_100_Ground Floor Plan - Existing.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Existing Site Elevations2313_Stowmarket Library_201_Existing Site Elevations.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Proposed Extension Elevations2313_Suffolk Libraries_202_Proposed Extension Elevations.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Tree Survey, AIA & Protection PlanTree Survey, AIA & Protection Plan.pdf ( kb) | 26 Oct 2023 | View |
| REVISED Ground Floor Plan - Proposed2313_Stowmarket Library_103_Ground Floor Plan - Proposed_A_2023 11 17.pdf ( kb) | 17 Nov 2023 | View |
| REVISED Proposed Site Elevations2313_Stowmarket Library_200_Proposed Site Elevations_A_2023 11 17.pdf ( kb) | 17 Nov 2023 | View |
| Block Plan - Proposed2313_Stowmarket Library_001_Block Plan - Proposed_2024 01 03.pdf ( kb) | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| Roof Plan - Proposed2313_Stowmarket Library_003_Roof Plan - Proposed_Rev A.pdf ( kb) | 16 Jan 2024 | View |
| Parking Plan - Existing2313_Stowmarket Library_004_Parking Plan - Existing_2024 01 16.pdf ( kb) | 16 Jan 2024 | View |
| Parking Plan - Proposed2313_Stowmarket Library_005_Parking Plan Proposed_2024 01 16.pdf ( kb) | 16 Jan 2024 | View |
| Stowmarket Library Heritage StatementStowmarket Library_Heritage Statement.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| Stowmarket Library Preliminary Ecological AppraisalStowmarket Library_Preliminary Ecological Appraisal.pdf ( kb) | 24 Aug 2023 | View |
| PhotoPhoto.jpg ( kb) | 4 Oct 2023 | View |
| BMSDC Offices Location In StowmarketBMSDC Offices Location in Stowmarket.pdf ( kb) | 4 Oct 2023 | View |
| Update Email From Modece Architects LtdUpdate Email from Modece Architects Ltd.pdf ( kb) | 17 Nov 2023 | View |
| Library Extension Amended Material Study2313_SMK Library extension_Amended material study.pdf ( kb) | 17 Nov 2023 | View |
| New Representations Of Stowmarket Town CouncilNew Representations of Stowmarket Town Council 21-11-23.pdf ( kb) | 21 Nov 2023 | View |
| 2313 Smk Library Render Bronze Low2313_Smk Library_render_Bronze_low.jpg ( kb) | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| 2313 Smk Library Render Buff Low2313_Smk Library_render_Buff_low.jpg ( kb) | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| 2313 Smk Library Render Black Low2313_Smk Library_render_Black_low.jpg ( kb) | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| Stowmarket Town Councils From Planning & Development Committee MeetingStowmarket Town Councils from Planning & Development Committee Meeting.pdf ( kb) | 20 Sept 2023 | View |
| Response From SCC Senior Landscape Officer RedactedResponse from SCC Senior Landscape Officer_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 22 Sept 2023 | View |
| Response From Mid Suffolk District Council RedactedResponse from Mid Suffolk District Council_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 27 Sept 2023 | View |
| Response From SCC EcologyResponse from SCC Ecology.pdf ( kb) | 28 Sept 2023 | View |
| Response From SCC Transport StrategyResponse from SCC Transport Strategy.pdf ( kb) | 3 Oct 2023 | View |
| Comments From Agent Regarding Objection Concerns RedactedComments from Agent Regarding Objection Concerns_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 4 Oct 2023 | View |
| Response From BMSDC Conservation Officer RedactedResponse from BMSDC Conservation Officer_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 30 Oct 2023 | View |
| Re-Consultation Response From SCC Ecology RedactedRe-Consultation Response from SCC Ecology_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 27 Nov 2023 | View |
| Re-Consultation Response From SCC Transport StrategyRe-Consultation Response from SCC Transport Strategy.pdf ( kb) | 5 Dec 2023 | View |
| Response From SCC Archaeology RedactedResponse from SCC Archaeology_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 15 Jan 2024 | View |
| Objections to planning application.planning 1.pdf ( kb) | 25 Sept 2023 | View |
| Objection Letter David Hauk And Szczepan Milewski 25 09 2023 RedactedObjection Letter David Hauk and Szczepan Milewski 25-09-2023_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 25 Sept 2023 | View |
| Objection Sarah-Jane Osborne 26/09/2023 RedactedObjection Sarah-Jane Osborne 26-09-2023_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 26 Sept 2023 | View |
| Objection Letter Elizabeth Frost 26/09/2023Objection Letter Elizabeth Frost 26-09-2023.pdf ( kb) | 26 Sept 2023 | View |
| Updated Objection Shaun Reynolds 27 09 2023 RedactedUpdated Objection Shaun Reynolds 27-09-2023_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 27 Sept 2023 | View |
| Objection St Peter And St Mary's Church Stowmarket 12/12/2023 RedactedObjection St Peter and St Mary's Church Stowmarket 12-12-2023_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 12 Dec 2023 | View |
| Objection Shaun Reynolds 13/12/2023 RedactedObjection Shaun Reynolds 13-12-2023_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 13 Dec 2023 | View |
| Objection Shaun Reynolds 13/12/2023 - Follow Up Information RedactedObjection Shaun Reynolds 13-12-2023 - Follow Up Information_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 13 Dec 2023 | View |
| Objection Mr David Hauk & Mr Szczepan Milewski 14/12/2023 RedactedObjection Mr David Hauk & Mr Szczepan Milewski 14-12-2023_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 14 Dec 2023 | View |
| Objection Sarah-Jane Osborne 14/12/2023 RedactedObjection Sarah-Jane Osborne 14-12-2023_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 14 Dec 2023 | View |
| Decision Notice RedactedDecision Notice_redacted.pdf ( kb) | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
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