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 East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent ME19 6SD
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The East Malling Centre, Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent ME19 6SD
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Erection of permanent pre-fabricated single storey double classroom block
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Redacted Application Form.pdfApplication Documents | 17 Jan 2020 | View |
| Design and Access Statement.pdfApplication Documents | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| Summary of Preliminary Ecological Assessment.pdfApplication Documents | 25 Mar 2020 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Appraisal - April 2020.pdfApplication Documents | 28 Apr 2020 | View |
| 19_0808-02.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| 19_0808-03.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 12 Dec 2019 | View |
| 19_0808-01 Proposed Site Location Plan.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 18 Dec 2019 | View |
| TM 20 164 Decision.pdfDecision | 19 Jun 2020 | View |
| Site Notice.pdfPublicity | 30 Jan 2020 | View |
| 0280 Advert Published.pdfPublicity | 24 Feb 2020 | View |
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