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 Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 0TJ
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Council sourceDetails of external materials pursuant to Condition 3 of planning permission MA/19/503387
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Letter 10.07.20 - Condition 3.pdfApplication Documents | 13 Jul 2020 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Documents | 13 Jul 2020 | View |
| MPNKS-BBA-ZZ-XX-PR-A-0001-S2-P02WIP Planning Materials.pdfApplication Documents | 13 Jul 2020 | View |
| KCC MA 0146 2020 Decision Notice.pdfDecision | 21 Aug 2020 | View |
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