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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Varne, The Undercliff, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AT
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DM35 Officers Report.pdf · PDF | 25 Jun 2021 | View |
| Parish CommentsEmail · PDF | 4 Jun 2021 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 14 May 2021 | View |
| Richard Hedley Site Plan.pngPlan | 14 May 2021 | View |
| DM Works to Trees Decision.pdf · PDF | 25 Jun 2021 | View |
| DM20 Site Notice.pdf · PDF | 17 May 2021 | View |
| DM81 List of Consultations.pdf · PDF | 17 May 2021 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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