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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Perrin House, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NA
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Council sourceH1- Hornbeam hedge in the rear garden. The hedge has been allowed to lapse and we would like to reduce it from 4.5 meters to 3 meters in height to increase light coming in to the garden below.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| Officer Report 8466.pdf · PDF | 13 Jan 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice 8466.pdf · PDF | 13 Jan 2025 | View |
| Aerial view location PlanPlan | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
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