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 new dwelling with garage including part land change of use from Agricultural to Residential (Re-submission of previous scheme ref: 20/01794/AS)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| EXISTING & PROPOSED LOCATION PLANS - BA-20-43-03-REV 01Plans · PDF | 22 Dec 2021 | View |
| EXISTING ELEVATIONS AND STREET SCENES/CROSS SECTIONS - BA-21-31-01 REV 02Plans · PDF | 21 Dec 2021 | View |
| PLANNING STATEMENTSupporting Documents · PDF | 21 Dec 2021 | View |
| PROPOSED LAYOUT PLANS WITH ELEVATIONS - BA-20-43-02 REV 01Plans · PDF | 21 Dec 2021 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 28 May 2022 | View |
| SHENLEY FARMS (AVIATION) LTDGeneral Comment | 24 Jan 2022 | View |
| KCC HIGHWAYS & TRANSPORTATIONConsultee · PDF | 6 Jan 2022 | View |
| ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION SHEETSOfficer Report · PDF | 27 May 2022 | View |
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 21 Dec 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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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.