Field

Reason

A textual explanation of why something is proposed, required or decided

• Reference: reason
• Name: Reason
• Datatype: string
• Cardinality (Number expected): 1
• Entry date: 2025-06-26
• Notes:

  Field is used in multiple places where a reason needs to be provided.

Where this is used

Datasets

This field is used in 1 dataset:

• Planning condition

Modules

This field is used in 9 modules:

• Condition removal or variation
• Demolition
• Demolition reason
• Grounds for application (information about the existing use(s))
• Grounds for lawful development certificate
• Grounds for proposed use
• Hedgerow removal notice
• Non-material amendment details
• Supporting information

Components

This field is used in 2 components:

• BNG exemption reason
• Tree details

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