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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Brookfields Farm Ab Lench Road Abbots Lench Church Lench
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Council sourceApplication for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing operation - commencement of development in accordance with condition 1 of planning reference W/16/02054/CU - conversion of an agricultural building to form two dwelling houses including the demolition of buildings to create a garden and parking area.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form01. Application Form | 29 Jan 2020 | View |
| Consultee List01. Application Form | 30 Jan 2020 | View |
| Site Notice01. Application Form | 5 Feb 2020 | View |
| 19.01.22 Supporting Statement02. Supporting Information | 23 Jan 2020 | View |
| Appendix 1 Evidence02. Supporting Information | 23 Jan 2020 | View |
| Appendix 2 Evidence02. Supporting Information | 23 Jan 2020 | View |
| Appendix 3 Evidence02. Supporting Information | 23 Jan 2020 | View |
| Process - Site Inspection Notes17. Validation | 7 May 2020 | View |
| Site Location Plan W.16.02054.cu04. Site/Location Plan | 23 Jan 2020 | View |
| Delegated Report11. Decision Information | 23 Apr 2020 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 23 Apr 2020 | View |
| Certified Plan12. Decision Notice | 23 Jan 2020 | View |
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