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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Hammer Mill Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8HD
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Council sourceDemolition of existing rear extension and replacement with part single storey/part two storey rear extension, conversion of attached outbuildings to a habitable space, alteration to fenestration on the first floor South East elevation. Demolition of 4 outbuildings and refurbishment of garage and log store outbuildings to include replacement cladding, roofing, and window repairs, revised parking and landscaping. Alterations to inglenook fireplace, internal reconfiguration of doors and walls, new log burner and flue, first-floor southeast window enlarged and guttering repaired
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Site Location and Existing Block Plan - 4252_01Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Existing Outbuilding Elevations (2) - 4252_08APlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Advert - Press NotificationOther · PDF | 4 Aug 2023 | View |
| Existing Outbuilding Elevations (1) - 4252_07APlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans - 4252_04Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed Ground & First Floor Plans - 4252_10DPlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed Elevations - 4252_12BPlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed Elevations - 4252_13DPlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Existing Elevations - 4252_05Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice · PDF | 16 Nov 2023 | View |
| Proposed Ground & First Floor Plans with removed overlaid - 4252_14APlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor & Roof Plans with removed overlaid - 4252_15Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed Elevations with removed overlaid - 4252_16Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Existing Outbuilding Elevations (3) - 4252_09APlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed External Works PlanPlan · PDF | 19 Sept 2023 | View |
| Proposed Elevations with removed overlaid - 4252_17APlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed Block PlanPlan · PDF | 19 Sept 2023 | View |
| Design & Access StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Existing Floor Plans - 4252_03Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Heritage StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans - 4252_11BPlan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Existing Elevations - 4252_06Plan · PDF | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
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