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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Land at Kemsley Paper Mill, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TD
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Land at Kemsley Paper Mill, Kemsley, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 2TD
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Formation of improved access road and associated development to serve Kemsley Sustainable Energy Plant
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Reptile Survey Report.pdfApplication Documents | 24 Sept 2012 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment.pdfApplication Documents | 24 Sept 2012 | View |
| Figure 5 Drainage Layout.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Figure 1 Site Location.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Application Form.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Appendix 4 Habitat Survey and Protected Species Scoping Survey.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Figure 3 Planning Boundary and Proposed Layout.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Figure 2 Planning Application Boundary and Ownership.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Water Vole Survey.pdfApplication Documents | 24 Sept 2012 | View |
| Appendix 3 Flood Risk Assessment.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Covering Letter from Agent dated 20 June 2012.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Figure 4 Proposed Internal Access Layout and Section.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Appendix 1 Archaeology.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Supporting Statement.pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| Appendix 2 Ground Conditions Report .pdfApplication Documents | 22 Jun 2012 | View |
| SW.12.1001 Decision Notice.pdfDecision | 5 Nov 2012 | View |
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