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.
Council planning record
China Cottage 16 Longwater Lane Finchampstead RG40 4NR
China Cottage 16 Longwater Lane Finchampstead RG40 4NR
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Householder application for the proposed erection of a front canopy, single storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory, first floor rear extension and changes to fenestration.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticePlanning Decision Notice & Officer Report | Not published | View |
| Signed Officer Report Draft Decision NoticePlanning Decision Notice & Officer Report | Not published | View |
| Revised Proposed Floor and Elevations PlanPlanning Revised Plans | Not published | View |
| Ecology response 2 (TC)Planning Consultation Response | Not published | View |
| Signed Officer Report GeneralPlanning Decision Notice & Officer Report | Not published | View |
| Comments_FinchampsteadParishCouncil_253066_4767900_20260320_101008.pdfPlanning Comments | Not published | View |
| Tree & Landscape response - LAPlanning Consultation Response | Not published | View |
| WBC Built Heritage OfficerPlanning Consultation Response | Not published | View |
| Comments_FinchampsteadParishCouncil_253066_4757088_20260220_132007.pdfPlanning Comments | Not published | View |
| Ecology response 1 (TC)Planning Consultation Response | Not published | View |
| REDACTED_ Bat SurveyPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| Appendix 6 - ReferencesPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| Appendix 5 - Cascade chart for tree quality assessmentPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| Appendix 4 - KeyPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| Appendix 3 - Special surface constructions within tree RPASPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| Appendix 2 - Guidance for working in root protection areas (RPAS)Planning Plans | Not published | View |
| Appendix 1 - Guidance for tree protection measuresPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| REDACTED_ Tree SurveyPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| REDACTED_ Application FormPlanning Application Form Redacted | Not published | View |
| Existing Floor Plans and ElevationsPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| Location Plan and Block PlanPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
| CIL FormPlanning CIL Form | Not published | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans and ElevationsPlanning Plans | Not published | View |
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Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
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