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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32 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NP
Last published check: 21 Sept 2026, 19:11. Check the council record for more recent changes.
32 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NP
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View council mapPartial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of part-single storey, part-two storey rear extension including rear terrace balcony, first floor front extension, alterations to front porch and front elevation; construction of new roof including increase in ridge height and rear dormer window and side/rear rooflights; solar panels; internal alterations and alterations to fenestration; and new external materials including timber cladding
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| OFFICERS REPORTReport | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision · PDF | 20 May 2026 | View |
| BIODIVERSITY CHECKLISTSupporting documents · PDF | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED BLOCK PLANS & LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| EXISTING BLOCK PLANS & LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| EXISTING GF PLANDrawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| EXISTING 1ST FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| EXISTING ROOF PLANDrawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| EXISTING ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED 1ST FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED ROOF PLAN -Drawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED LOFT FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| PROPOSED ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
| PHOTO MONTAGEPhoto · PDF | 23 Mar 2026 | View |
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Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
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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.