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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Barn North Of Abbey Farm Barn Church Street Higham Rochester Kent ME3 7LS
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Council sourceChange of use of an agricultural building into Five Holiday Let Accommodation Units.
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| Appeal DecisionAppeal Decision | Not published | View |
| PIns Direction that development is not Environmental Impact Assessment developmentPIns EIA screening direction | Not published | View |
| PLEASE ALSO SEE THE APPEAL DECISIONDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| Delegated Officer Report (PUBLIC)Delegated Officer Report (PUBLIC) | Not published | View |
| KCC HeritageConsultees response | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| KCC Biodiversity OfficerConsultees response | Not published | View |
| RepresentationNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| Southern WaterConsultees response | Not published | View |
| Southern Water - MapConsultees response | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| Dickens Country Protection SocietyConsultees response | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| North Kent Marshes Internal Drainage BoardConsultees response | Not published | View |
| Higham Parish CouncilConsultees response | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| Environment AgencyConsultees response | Not published | View |
| SupportNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| Press NoticePress Notice | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| KCC Public Rights of WayConsultees response | Not published | View |
| KCC Public Rights of Way - Footpaths MapConsultees response | Not published | View |
| displayed by AW 17/4Site Notice | Not published | View |
| Historic EnglandConsultees response | Not published | View |
| ObjectNeighbour Comment | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementPlan/Drawing | Not published | View |
| KCC - Flood & Water ManagementConsultees response | Not published | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Block PlanSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Floor Plans and Elevations - ProposedPlan/Drawing | Not published | View |
| Topographical SurveyPlan/Drawing | Not published | View |
| OS PlanPlan/Drawing | Not published | View |
| Heritage StatementSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk and Drainage StrategySupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Structural ReportSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Structural Report PhotosSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Roost AssessmentSupplementary Information | Not published | View |
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Appeal status: Appeal Dismissed · Appeal Dismissed
Appeal Decision PLEASE ALSO SEE THE APPEAL DECISIONConditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.