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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4 The Orchids, Mersham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6PQ
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Council sourceDescription: Line of trees between fence line of 4 The Orchids and the public right of way to the West - reduce to fence height (i.e 2 metres) and reduce width to provide statutory clearance for footpath users. The works will be carried on an ongoing basis twice a year
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | 16 Dec 2014 | View |
| 1116093Photo | 8 Jan 2015 | View |
| 1116092Photo | 8 Jan 2015 | View |
| 1116183Decision Notice · PDF | 8 Jan 2015 | View |
| 1116094Photo | 8 Jan 2015 | View |
| OFFICER ASSESSMENT SHEETOfficer Report | 8 Jan 2015 | View |
| 1116095Photo | 8 Jan 2015 | View |
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