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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Bedlam House, Bedlam Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PG
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Council sourceProposed Replacement of an Existing Dwelling and Associated Out-buildings with a new Two Storey Dwelling with Garage including part Land Change of use from Agricultural to Residential at Bedlam House (Formerly Twixus).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PLANNING STATEMENT DEC 2020Supporting Documents · PDF | 21 Dec 2020 | View |
| DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENTSupporting Documents | 21 Dec 2020 | View |
| Council`s CaseCouncil`s Case | 22 Apr 2022 | View |
| SMARDEN PARISH COUNCILConsultee · PDF | 13 Jan 2021 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 21 Dec 2020 | View |
| Appeal FormAppeal Form · PDF | 24 Mar 2022 | View |
| SHENLEY FARMS (AVIATION) LTDGeneral Comment | 20 Jan 2021 | View |
| PROPOSED LAYOUT PLANS WITH ELEVATIONS - BA-20-43-02Plans · PDF | 21 Dec 2020 | View |
| STATEMENT OF CASEAppellant`s Case · PDF | 24 Mar 2022 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 4 Jun 2021 | View |
| EXISTING ELEVATIONS & STREET SCENES/ CROSS SECTIONS - BA-20-43-01Plans · PDF | 21 Dec 2020 | View |
| OFFICER ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION SHEETOfficer Report · PDF | 4 Jun 2021 | View |
| EXISTING/PROPOSED SITE & BLOCK PLAN - BA-20-43-03Plans · PDF | 21 Dec 2020 | View |
| Appeal DecisionAppeal Decision · PDF | 9 Nov 2022 | View |
| KCC: HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATIONConsultee · PDF | 12 Jan 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.
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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.