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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The Cosy Kettle, The Lantern Building, The Street, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2HE
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Council sourceVariation of condition 4 (The preparation and consumption of pizza shall take place on the premises only and no pizza takeaway or delivery service shall be operated from the premises at any time) on planning permission 21/01492/AS (Variation of conditions 2 (food preparation) & 3 (opening hours) on planning permission 13/01458/AS (Change of use from A1 retail to A3 cafe shop/tea room) for the opening hours to be extended until 23:00 and for pizzas to be cooked) to allow for a pizza takeaway service to be provided
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental ProtectionConsultee · PDF | 15 Sept 2022 | View |
| Decision Notice 144130.pdf · PDF | 13 Oct 2022 | View |
| INFORMATION RE CONDITIONSupporting Documents | 24 Aug 2022 | View |
| Officer Report 144130.pdf · PDF | 13 Oct 2022 | View |
| APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF | 6 Jul 2022 | View |
| AdvertOther · PDF | 2 Sept 2022 | View |
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