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 Guildhall, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD
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Discharge of conditions 3 - platform lift details and 4 - glazing and door details on application ref. P17/V1186/LB Alterations to provide powered access doors to the front reception and installation of a platform lift to gain access from the reception area to the main staircase and Old Magistrates Court.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Elevations Doors Proposed drwgno RUK-C1803-155General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevation Proposed drwgno PLAN-025General Plan | Not published | View |
| Internal Steplift Proposed drwgno 6649aGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations and Joinery Details Windows Proposed drwgno PLAN-026General Plan | Not published | View |
| 2018-12-05 Decision letterDecision | Not published | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.