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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Tollgate House, 40 Headcorn Road, Biddenden, TN27 8JN
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Council sourceErection of a single-storey rear and side extension linking the dwelling and oak-framed outbuilding, following the demolition of the existing single-storey structure. Removal of the existing staircase and erection of first floor side/rear extension to provide a new central staircase with gallery and lightwell. Conversion of the existing workshop into a boot room and utility room. Replacement cladding to existing 2-storey extension to match existing outbuilding and proposed extension. Removal of the secondary entrance and replacement with matching brickwork and a front facing window.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Existing Ground Floor Plan - M178(02)001Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice · PDF | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Climate Mitigation Statement – Water ButtsSupporting Documents · PDF | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor Plans - M178(08)002 APlan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Location and Block Plan - M178(08)000Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Roof Plan - M178(02)003Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Elevations - M178(02)004Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Elevations - M178(08)004 APlan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Section AA - M178(08)005 APlan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| DM Final Officer Report.pdfOfficer Report · PDF | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Plans - M178(08)001 APlan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Proposed Roof Plan - M178(08)003 - APlan · PDF | 30 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing First Floor Plan - M178(02)002Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Topographical Survey & Ground Floor Plan - B25/025Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Location and Block Plan - M178(02)000Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| First Floor Plan & Elevations - B25/025Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Existing Section A-A - M178(02)005Plan · PDF | 16 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree Condition and Risk Assessment ReportSupporting Documents · PDF | 16 Jun 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.