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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Vane Farm, Headcorn Road, Smarden, TN27 8PN
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Council sourceVariation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans and Documents) & 3 (External Materials) of Planning permission PA/2022/3051 (Proposed two-storey side extension) to allow changes to fenestration, the addition of timber cladding to the first floor of the extension, amended internal walls, and the addition of roof lights to the front elevation.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 27 Jun 2024 | View |
| DM Final Officer Report.pdf · PDF | 14 Aug 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 4148_08FPlan · PDF | 27 Jun 2024 | View |
| Proposed First Floor Plan 4148_07GPlan · PDF | 27 Jun 2024 | View |
| Press ExtractOther · PDF | 5 Jul 2024 | View |
| Proposed Block Plan 4148_05CPlan · PDF | 27 Jun 2024 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Plan 4148_06FPlan · PDF | 27 Jun 2024 | View |
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