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 two storey side extension following demolition of existing garage
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Description: Application Form Redacted2020_1546Application Form_Redacted.pdf (9299 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Block Planplan_cpb_25-06-2020_14-28-38 1.pdf (343 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing Floor Plans and ElevationsLittle House west end lane .pdf (3768 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Proposed Elevations and Floor PlansLittle House west end lane PROPOSED .pdf (3981 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location Planscanlocation0001 (1).pdf (188 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - National Amenities SocietyEmail-Re The Little House West End Lane Essendon Hatfield AL9 6AU (application 6 2020 1546 HOUSE.pdf (15 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Conservation Officer6_2020_1546_HOUSE Little House, West End Lane, Essendon 28.09.20.pdf (80 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comment - Hertfordshire EcologyLittle House West End Lane.pdf (47 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620201546HOUSE.pdf (19 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Officer ReportDelegated Report_620201546HOUSE(2).pdf (345 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Cover Letter - RedactedCover Letter_Redacted.pdf (2969 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620201546HOUSE.pdf (19 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Location Planplan_cpb_25-06-2020_14-28-38 2.pdf (379 kb) | Not published | View |
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