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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL
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Council sourceInstallation of new doorway within existing window opening providing external access to music room.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed East ElevationPlan · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Design & Access Statement (R)Document · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Public Press NoticeDocument · PDF | 15 Oct 2026 | View |
| Existing Music Room Floor PlanPlan · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Heritage Statement (R)Document · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Mark French Comment (R)Email · PDF | 8 Oct 2026 | View |
| Proposed South ElevationPlan · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Lift Corridor PlanPlan · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed OS & Block PlanPlan · PDF | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| Folkestone Town Council CommentsDocument · PDF | 19 Oct 2026 | View |
| Application Form (R)Application · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Neighbour Letter.pdf · PDF | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| Existing East Side ElevationPlan · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Site Notice.pdf · PDF | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| List of consultations · PDF | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| Existing OS & Block PlanPlan · PDF | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor Music Room PlanPlan · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor Lift Access PlanPlan · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| Existing Side Elevation SouthPlan · PDF | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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