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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Former Powergen site, Victoria Road, Ashford
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Council sourceNon-material amendment to planning permission 15/01671/AS for Hybrid application for five plots comprising: (1) Full and detailed application for plots 1 and 2 comprising: erection of 400 dwellings, a retail kiosk/cafe unit (Use class A1/A3) and associated parking, public surface car park, plant and storage; together with landscaping and access works. (2) Outline application with appearance and landscaping reserved with parameters for plots 3, 4 and 5 comprising: demolition of existing buildings/structures and erection of up to 260 dwellings, associated parking, plant and storage together with landscaping and access works; to allow changes to wording of Condition 13.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice - 15/01671/ASSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Site Plan - Proposed Illustrative Masterplan Plots 1-5 - 14.046.S01 BPlan · PDF | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
| OTH 2024 0228 Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 19 Apr 2024 | View |
| OTH 2024 0228 Delegated ReportOfficer Report | 19 Apr 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 5 Feb 2024 | View |
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