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RefusedCouncil status: Not published
Change of use from building society (Class A2) to hot food takeaway (Class A5)
55 High Street Rainham Gillingham Medway ME8 7HS
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Status and dates
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- DoneReceived9 Sept 2009
- DoneValidated17 Sept 2009
- Not publishedConsultationNo date on council record
- Date set by councilAgreed decision date29 Oct 2009
- DecidedRefusal12 Nov 2009
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Council source
- Application type
- Full Application
- Ward
- Rainham North Ward
- Documents
- 13 published
Proposal
Change of use from building society (Class A2) to hot food takeaway (Class A5)
- Reference
- MC/09/1404
- Ward
- Rainham North Ward
- Agent
- Miller Ankas Ltd
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- Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report12 Nov 2009View
- Decision NoticeDecision Notice12 Nov 2009View
- Design & Access Stat CurrentSupporting Documents17 Sept 2009View
- MixedA1Drawings9 Sept 2009View
- MixedA1Drawings9 Sept 2009View
- Application FormApplication Form9 Sept 2009View
- Application FormApplication Form9 Sept 2009View
- Site PlanA4Drawings9 Sept 2009View
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Decision and conditions
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