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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Burnt House Farm, Burnthouse Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8PT
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Council sourceLawful Development Certificate - Proposed construction of an equestrian lunge pen to include post and rail fencing and a permeable sand surface.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Completed Community Infrastructure Levy QuestionnaireSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed Block/Site PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 12 Apr 2024 | View |
| Proposed Ground Plan Elevation and SectionPlan · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Site Location Plan -Plan · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| DM Final Officer Report.pdf · PDF | 12 Apr 2024 | View |
| Planning Design and Access StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
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