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RefusedCouncil status: Not published
Construction of a two storey rear extension with window at first floor level to side; single storey front extension with steps; detached shed to rear; wall to side with gates fronting driveway; creation of hardstanding to rear and block paved area to front to facilitate parking areas together with patio area and steps to rear
56 Barberry Avenue Horsted Chatham ME5 9TA
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Status and dates
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- DoneReceived4 Aug 2011
- DoneValidated16 Aug 2011
- Not publishedConsultationNo date on council record
- Date set by councilAgreed decision date27 Sept 2011
- DecidedRefusal29 Sept 2011
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Council source
- Application type
- Householder
- Ward
- Rochester South & Horsted Ward
- Documents
- 9 published
Proposal
Construction of a two storey rear extension with window at first floor level to side; single storey front extension with steps; detached shed to rear; wall to side with gates fronting driveway; creation of hardstanding to rear and block paved area to front to facilitate parking areas together with patio area and steps to rear
- Reference
- MC/11/2102
- Ward
- Rochester South & Horsted Ward
- Agent
- Mr M Bigg
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- Decision NoticeDecision Notice4 Oct 2011View
- Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report27 Sept 2011View
- MixedA0Drawings16 Aug 2011View
- MixedA0Drawings16 Aug 2011View
- MixedA0Drawings16 Aug 2011View
- Application FormApplication Form4 Aug 2011View
- Block PlanA4Drawings4 Aug 2011View
- Site PlanA4Drawings4 Aug 2011View
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Decision and conditions
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