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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Woodlands Children Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD
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Woodlands Children Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD
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Construction of a proposed accessible ramp and steps to the main pedestrian entrance off Chapman Way
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs.pdfApplication Documents | 6 Apr 2011 | View |
| Application Form.pdfApplication Documents | 6 Apr 2011 | View |
| 60098913 126.002 Elevation Section Floor Plans.pdfApplication Documents | 6 Apr 2011 | View |
| Design and Access Statement.pdfApplication Documents | 6 Apr 2011 | View |
| Agents Covering Letter.pdfApplication Documents | 6 Apr 2011 | View |
| 60098913 126.001 Site Plan (2).pdfApplication Documents | 16 Jun 2011 | View |
| Decision.pdfDecision | 6 Jul 2011 | View |
| Site Notice.pdfOfficer Correspondence | 12 May 2011 | View |
| Advert.pdfOfficer Correspondence | 16 May 2011 | View |
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