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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Little Swifts Green Farm, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PQ
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 25 May 2021 | View |
| TILE SAMPLESupporting Documents · PDF | 30 Apr 2021 | View |
| LANDSCAPE & BIODIVERSITY PLAN - PG NO: 05Plans · PDF | 30 Apr 2021 | View |
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 26 Apr 2021 | View |
| OFFICER ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION SHEETOfficer Report · PDF | 25 May 2021 | View |
| BRICK SAMPLESupporting Documents · PDF | 30 Apr 2021 | View |
| PLANNING STATEMENTSupporting Documents · PDF | 30 Apr 2021 | View |
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