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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Borders Farm Croome Road Besford Worcester WR8 9AS
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Council sourceNotification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Building to a Dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for Associated Operational Development.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form01. Application Form | 15 May 2019 | View |
| Site Notice01. Application Form | 4 Jun 2019 | View |
| Covering Letter02. Supporting Information | 15 May 2019 | View |
| Supporting Statement02. Supporting Information | 15 May 2019 | View |
| Structural Engineers Report02. Supporting Information | 15 May 2019 | View |
| Location Plan04. Site/Location Plan | 14 May 2019 | View |
| Location04. Site/Location Plan | 16 May 2019 | View |
| Existing Plan05. Existing Plans | 14 May 2019 | View |
| Existing Block Plan05. Existing Plans | 14 May 2019 | View |
| Existing Elevations05. Existing Plans | 14 May 2019 | View |
| Proposed Block Plan06. Proposed Plans | 14 May 2019 | View |
| Proposed Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 16 May 2019 | View |
| Sketch Scheme Plan06. Proposed Plans | 16 May 2019 | View |
| Worcester Regulatory Services - Contaminated Land - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 31 May 2019 | View |
| Archaeology and Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 12 Jun 2019 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Jun 2019 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 24 Jun 2019 | View |
| Delegated Report11. Decision Information | 5 Jul 2019 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 5 Jul 2019 | View |
| Site Inspection NotesSite Inspection Notes | 8 Jul 2019 | View |
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