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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69 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED
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Council sourceChange of use to Cafe (Use Class A3), installation of kitchen and staff toilets at lower ground floor level, replacement of metal handrail to rear of building, internal decoration and painting of external window frames and door and installation of air conditioning units to rear elevation
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | 1 Jul 2014 | View |
| Existing Floor PlanExisting Floor Plan | 1 Jul 2014 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlanProposed Floor Plan | 1 Jul 2014 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlanProposed Floor Plan | 1 Jul 2014 | View |
| Covering LetterCovering Letter | 1 Jul 2014 | View |
| PhotosPhotograph | 1 Jul 2014 | View |
| PhotosPhotograph | 1 Jul 2014 | View |
| Amended Plan Pre Decision - drawing no. 2565-101ALines & Jones - 2000mm x 1200mm CanopyS&P 450mm Plate FanOdour Control Unit - Extract 2001 Plasma CleanAmended Plan | 31 Jul 2014 | View |
| Consultee Response - Kendal Town CouncilConsultation Response | 6 Aug 2014 | View |
| Consultee Response - Conservation OfficerConsultation Response | 8 Aug 2014 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 25 Sept 2014 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 5 Sept 2014 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 1 Jul 2014 | View |
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