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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Shorts Wood House, Tenterden Road, From Clapper Hill To Pb, Biddenden, TN27 8DW
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Council sourceSingle-storey side extension with balcony above and external stairs.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Block PlanPlan · PDF | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Applicant and Climate Mitigation StatementsSupporting Documents | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor Plan.Plan · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed North ElevationsPlan · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 7 May 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed East ElevationsPlan · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing and Proposed South Elevations - 14649036Plan · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| DM Final Officer Report.pdf · PDF | 7 May 2026 | View |
| Climate Mitigation StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Location PlanPlan · PDF | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.