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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Springfield Farm, Charing Heath Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AT
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Council sourceRevision to 18/00471/AS (Replace existing farm barn and mobile home with new three bedroom dwelling with new parking and landscaping) amendment proposed to change gable end window to a glass wall.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| OFFICER ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION SHEETOfficer Report | 3 Mar 2020 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 3 Feb 2020 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Mar 2020 | View |
| PROPOSED ELEVATIONS SOUTH - 17094SP-PP-(04)03Plans · PDF | 3 Feb 2020 | View |
| PROPOSED ELEVATIONS SOUTH - 17094SP-MA-P-(04)03Plans · PDF | 3 Feb 2020 | View |
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