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Retrospective application for the raising in land level to rear to provide patio area
5 Martin Court Lambsfrith Grove Hempstead Gillingham ME7 3SD
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Status and dates
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- DoneReceived5 Mar 2009
- DoneValidated5 Mar 2009
- Not publishedConsultationNo date on council record
- Date set by councilAgreed decision date30 Apr 2009
- DecidedApproval with Conditions29 Apr 2009
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Council source
- Application type
- Full Application
- Ward
- Hempstead And Wigmore Ward
- Documents
- 9 published
Proposal
Retrospective application for the raising in land level to rear to provide patio area
- Reference
- MC/09/0297
- Alternative references
- MC2009/0297
- Ward
- Hempstead And Wigmore Ward
- Agent
- Kent Drawings
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- Decision NoticeDecision Notice29 Apr 2009View
- Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report23 Apr 2009View
- photosA4Drawings9 Mar 2009View
- CurrentSupporting Documents9 Mar 2009View
- Application FormApplication Form5 Mar 2009View
- MixedA2Drawings5 Mar 2009View
- Site PlanA4Drawings1 Jan 1900View
- photosA4Drawings1 Jan 1900View
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Decision and conditions
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