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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Owlcroft, Biddenden Road, Smarden, TN27 8QG
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Council sourceDetails submitted pursuant to condition 3 (materials), 4a (joinery), 4b (mechanical ventilation or flues) of planning permission PA/2023/1707
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| revised materials and window details · PDF | 8 May 2024 | View |
| Decision Notice 15623.pdf · PDF | 8 May 2024 | View |
| External Door Details 4362 61Plan · PDF | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Materials and Window Details 4362 60Plan · PDF | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| revised door details · PDF | 8 May 2024 | View |
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