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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Circus Farm, Biddenden Road, Smarden, TN27 8QG
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Council sourceChange of use of barn from storage and office building to 1no dwelling
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DM Final Officer Report.pdfOfficer Report · PDF | 15 Mar 2024 | View |
| Site Location PlanThe location plan · PDF | 7 Nov 2022 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Site Layout PlanBlock plan of the site · PDF | 7 Nov 2022 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice · PDF | 15 Mar 2024 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans & ElevationsPlan · PDF | 7 Nov 2022 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 28 Jul 2022 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plan & ElevationsAmended Drawing · PDF | 19 Oct 2023 | View |
| KCC Ecological Advice CommentsConsultee · PDF | 18 Nov 2022 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.