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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Romden Cottage, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8RA
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Council sourceRevisions to listed building consent 19/00874/AS for repairs to north west flank wall and revisions to internal layout
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - 004Plans · PDF | 26 Feb 2020 | View |
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 26 Feb 2020 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Apr 2020 | View |
| PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN SITE PLAN - 003Plans · PDF | 26 Feb 2020 | View |
| EXISTING ELEVATIONS - 002Plans · PDF | 26 Feb 2020 | View |
| SMARDEN PARISH COUNCILConsultee · PDF | 20 Mar 2020 | View |
| PRESS EXTRACTOther | 13 Mar 2020 | View |
| ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION SHEETSOfficer Report · PDF | 3 Apr 2020 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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