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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Site adjacent Buffalo Cottages, Bethersden Road, Smarden
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Council sourceDetails submitted pursuant to conditions 3 (external materials), 6 (lighting plan), 7 (planting & ponds) & 18 (landscaping) for planning permission PA/2023/2108
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 19 Feb 2025 | View |
| DM Final Officer Report.pdf · PDF | 19 Feb 2025 | View |
| Lighting - 23.161-1061_P1Plan · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| Condition DetailsSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| LWXP-Dual Purpose - Wildflower MixSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| Materials - 23.161-1062_P2Plan · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| RHS Plants For Pollinators - WildflowersSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| Landscaping Plan 23.161-1060-P3Plan · PDF | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| Landscape Plan - 23.161-1060_P1Plan · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| RHS Plants For Pollinators - GardensSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| Landscape and Boundary - Image LegendSupporting Documents · PDF | 5 Nov 2024 | View |
| Landscape Plan Drawing No.1060 Rev.P2Plan · PDF | 14 Jan 2025 | View |
| KCC: Ecological Advice ServiceConsultee · PDF | 17 Jan 2025 | View |
| Landscaping Plan Drawing no. 23.161 Rev P4Amended Drawing · PDF | 18 Feb 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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