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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Gems Didcot Primary Academy, Chestnut Drive, Harwell, OX11 6DP
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Installation of bronze tree sculpture (5m x 6.5m) along southern external wall of building, adjacent to school entrance
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Location Plan drwgno LOC001General Plan | Not published | View |
| Block Plan drwgno BLO001General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevation Proposed drwgno 165-P01AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Construction Details drwgno DPA 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Planning NoteSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| MW CalculationsSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Sustainability StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Delegated ReportDecision | Not published | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.