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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The Elms School, Elms Vale Road, Dover, Kent. CT17 9PS
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Council sourceOverclad fascia line to Primary School section of the building with prefabricated aluminium clad semi-circular anti climb bullnose cladding, relocation of existing 2.4m high section of fencing near north east corner and increase height of existing fencing at gate to 3.25m high
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Covering email from Agent dated 16 Apr 24_Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| Planning Statement-Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| Planning Design and Access Statement.pdfApplication Documents | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| Email from Agent dated 30 April 2024 providing additional information.pdfApplication Documents | 30 Apr 2024 | View |
| Application Form - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 30 Apr 2024 | View |
| Photograph 1.pdfApplication Documents | 30 Apr 2024 | View |
| Photograph 2.pdfApplication Documents | 30 Apr 2024 | View |
| 01-Site Location Plan.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| 02-Block Plan.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| 03-Site Plan.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| 04-Existing and Proposed Elevations.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| 05-Building Plan.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| 06-Section Through The Anti Climb Measures.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Apr 2024 | View |
| DO.24.487 Decision Notice.pdfDecision | 9 Jul 2024 | View |
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