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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53 Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1NZ
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Erection of two storey rear extension and front porch
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Description:2013-2504.pdf (36 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: EXISTING DETAILS - DATED 28/11/13 (DMS Info Document: 798644 Page No(s).: 1)EXISTING DETAILS - DATED 28-11-13.PDF (914 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: PROPOSED DETAILS - DATED 28/11/13 (DMS Info Document: 798645 Page No(s).: 1)PROPOSED DETAILS - DATED 28-11-13.PDF (1118 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Miscellaneous (DMS Info Document: 806981 Page No(s).: 1)806981.pdf (122 kb) | Not published | View |
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