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Application for an existing Lawful Development Certificate for use as residential care home for the elderly within Use Class C2, only and for no other use/purpose in Class C2 of the Town and Country Planning use Classes Order 1987 and its subsequent amendments
249 London Road Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 6YR
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Status and dates
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- DoneReceived21 Jul 2009
- DoneValidated21 Jul 2009
- Not publishedConsultationNo date on council record
- Date set by councilAgreed decision date15 Sept 2009
- DecidedApproval with Conditions9 Sept 2009
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Council source
- Application type
- Cert of Lawful Use/Operation - Existing
- Ward
- Twydall Ward
- Documents
- 9 published
Proposal
Application for an existing Lawful Development Certificate for use as residential care home for the elderly within Use Class C2, only and for no other use/purpose in Class C2 of the Town and Country Planning use Classes Order 1987 and its subsequent amendments
- Reference
- MC/09/1032
- Alternative references
- MC2009/1032
- Ward
- Twydall Ward
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- Decision NoticeDecision Notice9 Sept 2009View
- Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report8 Sept 2009View
- Application FormApplication Form22 Jul 2009View
- Site PlanA4Drawings21 Jul 2009View
- Floor PlanA3Drawings21 Jul 2009View
- Floor PlanA3Drawings21 Jul 2009View
- photosA3Drawings21 Jul 2009View
- Validation Checklist CurrentSupporting Documents21 Jul 2009View
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Decision and conditions
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