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, Romden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8RA
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SUPPORTING LETTERCorrespondence | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| Appeal DecisionAppeal Decision · PDF | 19 Aug 2021 | View |
| SITE PLAN - 010Plans · PDF | 20 Oct 2020 | View |
| EXISTING ELEVATIONS - E003Plans · PDF | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 8 Dec 2020 | View |
| Appeal FormAppeal Form · PDF | 1 Feb 2021 | View |
| HERITAGE STATEMENTSupporting Documents · PDF | 20 Oct 2020 | View |
| EXISTING GROUND & FIRST FLOOR ELEVATIONS - E001Plans · PDF | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - C003Plans · PDF | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| EXISTING ROOF PLAN - E002Plans · PDF | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| PROPOSED ROOF PLAN - C002Plans · PDF | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| COVER LETTERAppeal Decision · PDF | 19 Aug 2021 | View |
| PROPOSED GROUND & FIRST FLOOR - C001Plans · PDF | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| RECOMMENDATION & ASSESSMENT SHEETSOfficer Report · PDF | 8 Dec 2020 | View |
| GROUNDS OF APPEALAppellant`s Case · PDF | 5 Feb 2021 | View |
| EXISTING & PROPOSED SITE/LOCATION PLAN - S001Plans · PDF | 12 Oct 2020 | View |
| FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENTSupporting Documents · PDF | 20 Oct 2020 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.