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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Little House, West End Lane, Essendon, Hatfield, AL9 6AU
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Council sourceErection of 1no dwellinghouse following demolition of existing dwelling
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Description: Application Form - RedactedApp Form_Redacted.pdf (10621 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Plan 2Location Plan 2.pdf (612 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing PropertyExisting Property.pdf (467 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: East Elevation (Existing)East Elevation.pdf (232 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed ElevationsScan002.pdf (5779 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Floor PlansScan.pdf (6239 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location PlanLocation Plan.pdf (350 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Design and Access Statement - RedactedDesign and Access Statement_Redacted.pdf (2802 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - Essendon Parish CouncilComments.htm (4 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice_620160919FULL.pdfDecision Notice_620160919FULL.pdf (130 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Officer ReportDelegated Report_620160919FULL(4).pdf (48 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620160919FULL.pdf (95 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Floor Plans12521Proposals 2.pdf (6183 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations12522Proposals.pdf (5999 kb) | Not published | View |
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