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 |
|---|---|---|
| PROPOSED LANDSCAPING PLAN WITH BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENTS - 3888-20Amended Drawing · PDF | 22 Feb 2022 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 29 Mar 2022 | View |
| STEVE JEFFERYSGeneral Comment · PDF | 12 Feb 2022 | View |
| ASSESSMENT SHEETOfficer Report · PDF | 28 Mar 2022 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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