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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Botley Centre, West Way, Botley, Oxford, OX2 9LP
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Non-Material Amendment to P17/V3298/FUL to make alterations to Blocks C, D, and F. Variation of Conditions 2 and 4 of P16/V0246/FUL for the inclusion of amended plans. Demolition and redevelopment of existing shopping centre and adjacent buildings (but excluding Elms Parade) for new retail development (Use Classes A1-A5) at ground floor level, with development above comprising 140 residential units (C3), 123 bedroom hotel (C1) and 261 units of academic residential accommodation for university staff and students (sui generis). New community building (incorporating library) and replacement Baptist church (D1), small flexible office space (B1). Associated car parking and landscaping and altered vehicular accesses from West Way, Westminster Way and Arthray Road.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Elevations Block F Proposed drwgno 1205-AP-225-HGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations Block C Proposed drwgno 1205-AP-222-HGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Superseded Elevations Hotel Block Proposed drwgno 1205-AP-226-HGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Superseded Elevations Block B Proosed drwgno 1205-AP-221-HGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations Block D Proposed drwgno 1205-AP-223-GGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Block C Floor Plans Proposed drwgno 1205-AP-207.01-HGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Original Applications Service Delivery Plan drwgno 1205-AP-111-CGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Application Cover Letter - IssuedSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Superseded Block B Planning Approval - Condition 5 - MaterialsSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Block F Planning Approval - Condition 5 - MaterialsSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Original application's Advance Signage Plan drwgno 1205-AP-112-BSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| 20193004113509 Delegated ReportDecision | Not published | View |
| Non Material Minor Amendment Letter from Stuart Walker 30042019 113551Decision | 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.