Understanding planning · 13 min read
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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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Penlan Cottage, Church Lane, Colwinston
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Council sourceRe-render chimney in similar colour to current render. Section of roof to the North and East of the chimney (1/6 of roof area) in need of repair. This section of roof is to be felted. the removed slates are to be reapplied, and any loss made up with matching reclaimed Welsh slate, like for like. Propose inserting two more Velux centre-hinged roof lights, situated on the roof section NE of chimney. The windows are to be inserted into the NE section of roof. The windows, if permitted, will be retrospectively frosted with adhesive film, to enhance privacy for the benefit of ourselves, and overviewing neighbour.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form redactedForms | 25 Nov 2024 | View |
| Green Infrastructure StatementSupporting Documents | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Velux Window Link WordSupporting Documents | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Heritage Impact WordSupporting Documents | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Site Location Plan - Tqrqm24170092127013Plan | 25 Nov 2024 | View |
| Current Roof PlanPlan | 25 Nov 2024 | View |
| Colwinston Community CouncilConsultee Response | 29 Jan 2025 | View |
| Heritage ConsultationConsultee Response | 21 Feb 2025 | View |
| APPROVED Decision NoticeApproved Details | 4 Aug 2025 | View |
| APPROVED Final ReportApproved Details | 4 Aug 2025 | View |
| APPROVED Revised Birdseye RoofplanApproved Plans | 30 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanSuperseded Plans | 25 Nov 2024 | View |
| Drawing 2 gable end 270725.pdfSuperseded Plans | 30 Jul 2025 | View |
| Drawing 3 north roof made flat 270725.pdfSuperseded Plans | 30 Jul 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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