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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56 Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QE
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Council sourceNotification under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for a single storey rear extension.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Site Location PlanPlan · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlan · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Design & Access StatementDocument · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| List of Consultations.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlan · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Folkestone Town Council CommentsDocument · PDF | 20 Feb 2026 | View |
| GPD Neighbour Letter.pdf · PDF | 17 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlan · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing ElevationsPlan · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Lower Ground and Ground Floor PlansPlan · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Officers Report.pdf · PDF | 12 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Lower Ground and Ground Floor Plans.Plan · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
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