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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20 Bracken Grove, Swarthmoor, Cumbria, LA12 0XG
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - webApplication Form | 30 Jun 2015 | View |
| Existing Elevation Plan - a3 Existing floor plans and elevationsExisting Elevations Plan | 30 Jun 2015 | View |
| Proposed Elevation Plan - a3 proposed floor plans and elevationsProposed Elevations Plan | 30 Jun 2015 | View |
| Amended Plan Pre Decision - Proposed floor plans and elevations (A3)Amended Plan | 10 Jul 2015 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 10 Dec 2015 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 20 Aug 2015 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 20 Aug 2015 | View |
| Location Plan - a4Location Plan | 30 Jun 2015 | View |
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