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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Oaklands Cottage, Hensol
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Two side extensions added to the house in 1997 and 2011
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form RedactedForms | 29 Aug 2023 | View |
| Verification Of Application EvidenceSupporting Documents | 29 Aug 2023 | View |
| Location PlanPlan | 29 Aug 2023 | View |
| Existing Elevations (Post 2011 - Pre 2011)Plan | 29 Aug 2023 | View |
| Side Elevations (Post 2011 - Pre 2011)Plan | 29 Aug 2023 | View |
| Overhead (Post 2011 - Pre 2011)Plan | 29 Aug 2023 | View |
| Ground & First Floor Section (Post 2011 - Pre 2011)Plan | 29 Aug 2023 | View |
| Decision NoticeApproved Details | 22 Sept 2023 | View |
| Final ReportApproved Details | 22 Sept 2023 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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