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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The Ark Preschool at St. Margarets Primary School, Ipswich Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1TS
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New secure lobby and entrance space located to the rear of the property (northern face) breaking through the existing boundary wall within the side road access point. New external play area with all weather canopies with separation from the existing build. New pedestrian access in association with internal works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 16516_134235_ consent.docx16516_134235_ consent.docx ( kb) | 30 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132183_The location plan16516_132183_The location plan.PDF ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132180_A02_05A Existing Elevations16516_132180_A02_05A Existing Elevations.PDF ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132179_A02_02A Existing Ground Floor Plan16516_132179_A02_02A Existing Ground Floor Plan.PDF ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132178_A02_01A Existing Site Plan.16516_132178_A02_01A Existing Site Plan. ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132177_Environmental statement16516_132177_Environmental statement.pdf ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_134242_A02_10C Proposed Elevations=.pdf16516_134242_A02_10C Proposed Elevations=.pdf ( kb) | 31 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_134234_ OFFICER DELEGATED SUMMARY.doc16516_134234_ OFFICER DELEGATED SUMMARY.doc ( kb) | 30 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132228_Application Form.pdf16516_132228_Application Form.pdf ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132224_L08_07 B Metal Gate Detail.pdf16516_132224_L08_07 B Metal Gate Detail.pdf ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132222_A02_07B Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf16516_132222_A02_07B Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
| 16516_132188_L04_01 A External Works16516_132188_L04_01 A External Works.PDF ( kb) | 2 Oct 2013 | View |
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