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 Minnis, The Street, Smarden, TN27 8NB
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Council sourceNon-material amendment to planning permission PA/2024/0324 for "Removal of existing play equipment and installation of new equipment and safety surfacing. Including extending existing fenced area with new 1.2 m high timber palisade fencing with 3 single leaf access gates." to allow changes, replacement of the previous equipment, seesaw, double flat swing and roundabout.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Photos: Play EquipmentSupporting Documents | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Location Plan-2Plan · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice · PDF | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
| Final Officer Report · PDF | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApplicationApplication Form · PDF | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Mike WestheadObjection Comment · PDF | 28 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed Block Plan - PS1564Plan · PDF | 8 May 2026 | View |
| Overview Image Rev 2Supporting Documents | 8 May 2026 | View |
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