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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Grain Yard Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PT
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Grain Yard Sturrick Lane Great Bentley Essex CO7 8PT
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View council mapHouseholder Planning Application - Proposed conversion of existing barn to ancillary residential accommodation in association with Grain Yard (Resubmisison of 23/00005/FULHH).
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DecisionDecision · PDF | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Delegated reportDecision · PDF | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - environmental protection - rec'd 16.02.26Consultee Comment · PDF | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultee comment - tree and landscaping officerConsultee Comment · PDF | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultee response - ecc heritage - rec'd 16.02.2026Consultee Comment · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultee comment - ecc archaeologyConsultee Comment · PDF | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Consultee comment - ecc ecologyConsultee Comment · PDF | 7 Feb 2026 | View |
| Site notice photosPhoto | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Amended proposed layout plan - rec'd 28.01.26Drawing · PDF | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| Amended existing front elevation and floor plans - rec'd 28.01.26Drawing · PDF | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| Amended proposed front elevation and floor plan - rec'd 28.01.26Drawing · PDF | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| Acknowledgement letterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 20 Jan 2026 | View |
| Site noticeSite Notice · PDF | 20 Jan 2026 | View |
| CorrespondenceCorrespondence · PDF | 20 Jan 2026 | View |
| Superseded proposed layout plan - rec'd 19.01.26Drawing · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Superseded proposed front elevation and floor plan - rec'd 19.01.26Drawing · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Superseded existing front elevation and floor plans - rec'd 19.01.26Drawing · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application form - rec'd 08/01/2026Application Form · PDF | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Phase 1 geo-environmental desk study and preliminary risk assessment - rec'd 08/Report · PDF | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Heritage impact assessment - rec'd 08/01/2026Report · PDF | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Proposed rear and side elevation - rec'd 08/01/2026Drawing · PDF | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Preliminary ecological assessment bat roost assessment - rec'd 08/01/2026Report · PDF | 8 Jan 2026 | View |
| Site plan - rec'd 08/01/2026Drawing · PDF | 8 Jan 2026 | 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.