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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Rushton, Smarden Bell Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NT
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Council sourceNon material amendment to planning permission 20/01533/AS (Proposed single storey extension, car and log store and new access; improved parking and turning arrangements; planting of new hedgerow) to reduce previously approved triple car lodge to make it a double car lodge with a slightly smaller footprint
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RECOMMENDATION & ASSESSMENT SHEETSOfficer Report · PDF | 13 Jul 2021 | View |
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 5 Jul 2021 | View |
| LAYOUT PLANPlans · PDF | 6 Jul 2021 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 13 Jul 2021 | View |
| CARRIAGE HOUSE & ELEVATIONS - 11Plans · PDF | 5 Jul 2021 | 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.
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