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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Lakeside Nursing Home, Chapel Road, Hothfield, TN25 4LN
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Council sourceErection of two new wings to create self-contained extra care units (Use Class C2) with associated communal support facilities and infrastructure, following the demolition of two disused wings.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Planning StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevations - 018 Rev P01Amended Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Elevations South East & North West - 1883_005_P7Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Garden viewPhotographs and Photomontages · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed Roof Plan - 1883_011_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed First Floor - 1883_009_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed Section AA & Ridge Detail - 021Amended Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| GCN District Level Licensing Impact Assessment & Conservation Payment Certificate (unredacted)Supporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement & Tree Protection Plan - Ref: PJC/6490/25-02 Rev 01Supporting Documents · PDF | 17 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Landscaping Plan - 1883_015_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Site 3D - 1883_016_P7Photographs and Photomontages · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| KCC: HeritageConsultee | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| Existing Elevations South West, North East & West Flank - 1883_006_P7Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevation South East - 013 Rev P01Amended Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| The Statutory Biodiversity Metric (Updated)Supporting Documents | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| KCC: Ecological Advice ServiceConsultee · PDF | 21 Jan 2025 | View |
| Existing Second Floor - 1883_004_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Archaeological Building Recording of a Building at Lakeside Retirement Village - Ref: 24/00866 V3Supporting Documents · PDF | 4 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations North East & South West - 014 Rev P01Amended Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Transport StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Existing, Consented and Proposed Roof Lines - 1883_019_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Archaeological Desk Based AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Natural EnglandConsultee · PDF | 5 Dec 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric - Condition Assessment SheetsSupporting Documents | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Mr. Crawford - CommentObjection Comment · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| KCC: Flood & Water ManagementConsultee · PDF | 1 May 2025 | View |
| Habitat Condition AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Existing Site & Roof Plan & Location Plan - 1883_001_P7Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Front viewPhotographs and Photomontages · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor - 1883_008_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor - 1883_010_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Signed Appropriate AssessmentDecision · PDF | 1 Aug 2025 | View |
| KCC Highways and Transportation commentConsultee · PDF | 4 Dec 2024 | View |
| Ground Level Tree Roost Assessment (GLTA): Bats - Ref: 1340_R06_Rev BSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Tank CalculationsSupporting Documents · PDF | 21 Mar 2025 | View |
| Shadoxhurst Utilities & Drainage Team - CommentGeneral Comment · PDF | 24 Jul 2025 | View |
| Existing First Floor - 1883_003_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Phase 1 - Contamination Risk AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Drainage Addendum (February 2025)Supporting Documents · PDF | 5 Feb 2025 | View |
| Environment AgencyConsultee · PDF | 21 Nov 2024 | View |
| KCC: Ecological Advice ServiceConsultee · PDF | 30 Apr 2025 | View |
| Technical Note - Nutrient Neutrality Assessment - 24009-NUT-TN-01 Rev CO2Supporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Car Parking Arrangements - 1883_017_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment: Design Stage - Ref: 1340_RO5_Rev ASupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Advert - Press NotificationOther · PDF | 15 Nov 2024 | View |
| KCC Flood and Water Management commentConsultee · PDF | 5 Dec 2024 | View |
| KCC Flood & Water ManagementConsultee · PDF | 4 Mar 2025 | View |
| KCC HeritageConsultee · PDF | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Ecological Impact AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice · PDF | 1 Aug 2025 | View |
| Proposed Impermeable Areas & Drainage - 32846-D-02 Rev P2Amended Drawing · PDF | 21 Mar 2025 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment & Drainage StrategySupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Natural England Updated ResponseConsultee · PDF | 30 Jul 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan - 1883_007_P7Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor - 1883_002_P8Plan · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Design and Access Statement - Rev P01Supporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevation North West - 012 Rev P01Amended Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| DM Final Officer Report.pdfOfficer Report · PDF | 1 Aug 2025 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Documents · PDF | 25 Oct 2024 | View |
| Natural England Updated Comments - Appendix AConsultee · PDF | 30 Jul 2025 | View |
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