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RefusedCouncil status: Not published
Temporary change of use of the Castle Gardens to use for a christmas market between 28th November to 22nd December for a period of five years
Rochester Castle Gardens Castle Hill Rochester Kent ME1 1QQ
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Status and dates
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- DoneReceived22 Jan 2010
- DoneValidated22 Jan 2010
- Not publishedConsultationNo date on council record
- Date set by councilAgreed decision date9 Apr 2010
- DecidedRefusal31 Mar 2010
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Council source
- Application type
- Full Application
- Ward
- Rochester West Ward
- Documents
- 17 published
Proposal
Temporary change of use of the Castle Gardens to use for a christmas market between 28th November to 22nd December for a period of five years
- Reference
- MC/10/0193
- Ward
- Rochester West Ward
- Agent
- Relevent Ltd
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- Decision NoticeDecision Notice6 Apr 2010View
- Decision NoticeDecision Notice31 Mar 2010View
- Decision NoticeDecision Notice31 Mar 2010View
- Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report30 Mar 2010View
- Application FormApplication Form22 Jan 2010View
- Application FormApplication Form22 Jan 2010View
- ElevationsA4Drawings22 Jan 2010View
- photosA4Drawings22 Jan 2010View
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Decision and conditions
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