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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Elm Lodge Farm, Bourne Road, Defford, Worcester, WR8 9BS
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Council sourceProposed Enhancements to Existing Farm Shop on Bourne Road in Defford: Change use of existing barn from general storage to retail as part of the farm shop; construction of new kitchen and public utilities; rearrangement and enhancement of existing car parking and form access roadway; creation of secure garden area for families in association with the cafe; creation of secure external display area.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 717607.pdf01. Application Form | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT02. Supporting Information | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| WATER MANAGEMENT STATEMENT02. Supporting Information | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| BAT REPORT02. Supporting Information | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| PROJECT REPORT02. Supporting Information | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| PRESS ADVERT02. Supporting Information | 20 Sept 2010 | View |
| 737347.pdf02. Supporting Information | 3 Dec 2010 | View |
| APPROVED - 324-401-C23G - PROPOSED GENERAL ARRANGEMENT07. Revised Documents | 17 Nov 2010 | View |
| PETER & ROSEMARY READGeneral | 13 Sept 2010 | View |
| DAVID WALLBANKGeneral | 17 Oct 2010 | View |
| APPROVED - 324-401-C23F - PROPOSED DETAILS04. Site/Location Plan | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| APPROVED - 324-401-C22 -EXISTING ELEVS04. Site/Location Plan | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| APPROVED - 324.401.C33 - SITE SIGNAGE04. Site/Location Plan | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| APPROVED - 324-401-C32 - SECURE EXTERNAL DISPLAY AREA04. Site/Location Plan | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| APPROVED - 324-401-C20C - SITE PLAN04. Site/Location Plan | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| APPROVED - 324-401-C1 -EXISTING SITE PLAN04. Site/Location Plan | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| APPROVED - 324-401-C21 - LOCATION PLAN04. Site/Location Plan | 8 Sept 2010 | View |
| EMAIL FROM SH TO GG AND MR DUNHAM08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 3 Nov 2010 | View |
| E-MAIL FROM PAUL DUNHAM08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 17 Nov 2010 | View |
| EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 19 Nov 2010 | View |
| EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 24 Nov 2010 | View |
| ARCHAEOLOGICAL09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 17 Sept 2010 | View |
| HIGHWAYS09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 17 Sept 2010 | View |
| ENGINEERS09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 22 Sept 2010 | View |
| LANSCAPE09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 5 Oct 2010 | View |
| PARISH COUNCIL GG09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 11 Oct 2010 | View |
| ECONOMIC DEV09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 28 Oct 2010 | View |
| POLICY09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 28 Oct 2010 | View |
| DELEGATED DECISION11. Decision Information | 3 Dec 2010 | View |
| 736254.pdf12. Decision Notice | 30 Nov 2010 | View |
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