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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4 Betterton Road Rainham RM13 8NA
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Council sourceSingle Storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 2.70m, and an eaves height of 2.70m. (PRIOR APPROVAL) (This application consists of two separate extensions neither of which exceeds 6m deep)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval decision notice - not requiredPrior Approval decision notice - not required | 28 Aug 2025 | View |
| HAS Neighbour LetterHAS Neighbour Letter | 30 Jul 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
| PlansPlans | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
| Planning StatementPlanning Statement/D&A | 23 Jul 2025 | View |
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