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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Hillside Farm, Alkham Valley Road, Folkestone, CT18 7EJ
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Council sourceApplication for approval of Condition 8 (ecological enhancement) of planning application 20/0853/FH - Change of use to land to equestrian use and construction of 20 x 60m horse ménage with 1.6 m high timber fence and gate.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormForm · PDF | 11 Jan 2021 | View |
| Ecological mitigation planDocument · PDF | 15 Dec 2020 | View |
| KCC Ecological CommentsDocument · PDF | 3 Feb 2021 | View |
| DM81 List of Consultations.pdf · PDF | 11 Jan 2021 | View |
| DM40 Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 3 Feb 2021 | View |
| DM35 Officers Report.pdf · PDF | 3 Feb 2021 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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