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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Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks, Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4PD
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Council sourceApproval of details pursuant to conditions 9 (construction management plan) & 12 (materials & colour finishes) of planning permission 21/1981/FH (The erection of a pergola and the temporary siting of a glass marquee to facilitate weddings/functions)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| KCC Highways CommentsDocument · PDF | 10 May 2022 | View |
| DM40 Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 10 Jun 2022 | View |
| DM35 Officers Report.pdf · PDF | 10 Jun 2022 | View |
| DM81 List of Consultations.pdf · PDF | 31 Mar 2022 | View |
| Construction Management PlanReport · PDF | 28 Mar 2022 | View |
| Covering letterCorrespondence - Incoming · PDF | 28 Mar 2022 | View |
| Application Form RedactedForm · PDF | 28 Mar 2022 | View |
| Parish CommentsEmail · PDF | 21 Apr 2022 | View |
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