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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Advisory Service Kent, Shepway Centre, Oxford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8AW
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Advisory Service Kent, Shepway Centre, Oxford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8AW
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Access Statement.pdfApplication Documents | 29 Oct 2012 | View |
| 001 Site & Block Plan.pdfApplication Documents | 29 Oct 2012 | View |
| 002 Existing and Proposed Layout and Elevations.pdfApplication Documents | 29 Oct 2012 | View |
| Covering letter from Agent dated 28 September 2010.pdfApplication Documents | 29 Oct 2012 | View |
| Proposal attachment details.pdfApplication Documents | 29 Oct 2012 | View |
| Application Form.pdfApplication Documents | 29 Oct 2012 | View |
| Decision Notice.pdfDecision | 29 Oct 2012 | View |
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