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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43 Howardsgate Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AP
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Description: Application Form - redactedApplication form_Redacted.pdf (5706 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Existing & Proposed Plans & Elevationsplan_cgw_25-11-2021_13-37-40_2.pdf (245 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location and site planLocation and site plan.pdf (731 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: No comments - Alison Allighan - The Gardens TrustComments.pdf (71 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Comments - HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2021-3232-ADV (002).pdf (74 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Place Services6_2021_3232_ADV 43 Howardsgate, WGC 20.01.22.pdf (119 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Photograph - redactedPhotograph(2).pdf (460 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice pdfDecision Notice_620213232ADV.pdf (20 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Delegated ReportDelegated Report_620213232ADV(1).pdf (24 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Cover letter - redactedCovering letter(2).pdf (214 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620213232ADV.pdf (86 kb) | Not published | View |
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