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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Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0SF
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Council sourceDetails of a Verification Report pertaining to the surface water drainage system pursuant to Condition 20 of planning permission MA/22/503012
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cover letter 21.10.25.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| 538314-ABS-XX-XX-RP-C-5801 P01 SUDS Verification Report - Redacted.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Oct 2025 | View |
| MA 22 503012 R20 Decision Notice.pdfDecision | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
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