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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Upper Birchetts, Langton Road, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 0EG
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Council sourceChange of use from B1 to D1. The premises is currently vacant. It is proposed to use the premises as an adult education centre to teach pottery classes for KCC Community Learning Skills (Adult Education). Temporary change of use is required for a 3 year period
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form.pdfApplication Documents | 12 Apr 2019 | View |
| Notice under Article 13.pdfApplication Documents | 25 Mar 2019 | View |
| Photo showing part of the car park.pdfApplication Documents | 25 Mar 2019 | View |
| TWCH Temporary Relocation Addendum-005(1).pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Upper Birchetts Site Location Plan-Site Location Plan.pdfApplication Plans & Drawings | 8 Mar 2019 | View |
| Email from Agent dated 10 June 2019(1).pdfDecision | 10 Jun 2019 | View |
| Advert Published.pdfPublicity | 16 Apr 2019 | View |
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