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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Bower Grove School, Fant Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8NL
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Council sourceThe proposed works comprise the installation of a single classroom modular building, including toilet provision and a reflection room. The application also includes for an additional 7no car parking spaces to the front of the main school building
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Documents | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| Travel Plan April 2016_Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| Design and Access Statement Rev1.pdfApplication Documents | 23 Mar 2021 | View |
| Email from Applicant dated 15 April 2021 re Additional Car Parking Spaces.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Apr 2021 | View |
| Email from Applicant dated 15 April 2021 re Vehicle Access to Parking Spaces.pdfApplication Documents | 15 Apr 2021 | View |
| Email from Applicant dated 2 June 2021 - Further details re Proposed Path.pdfApplication Documents | 2 Jun 2021 | View |
| Email from Applicant dated 3 June 2021 re Main entrance to modular building.pdfApplication Documents | 3 Jun 2021 | View |
| 00 - Bower Grove - Location Plan.JPGApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| 01 - Bower Grove OS Plan at 1to1000atA3.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| 02 - Aerial Photo of Proposed Location.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| 03 - BGS-01 - Proposed Site Plan.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| 09 - BGS-03 - Pedestrian Access Route.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| 05 - Floor Plan and Elevations - General Arrangement.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| 06 - Dobel Colour Chart - Pigeon Grey 18B17.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 16 Mar 2021 | View |
| BGS-02 Rev 1 Proposed 7 no. additional parking spaces.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 15 Apr 2021 | View |
| MA 21 501669 Decision notice.pdfDecision | 4 Jun 2021 | View |
| SITE NOTICE_KCC-MA-0066-2021.docPublicity | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
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