Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Council planning record
Benenden Girls School Cranbrook Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AA
Benenden Girls School Cranbrook Road Benenden Cranbrook Kent TN17 4AA
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View council mapProposed re-roofing, raising of roof finishes to allow insulation, renewing & adjusting of lead valleys, addition of overflows to parapets, renewal of flat roofs, rebuilding of dormers to allow timber repairs & insulation, replacement roof hatches, renewal of lead sheet roof, addition of ventilated ridges, addition of man-safe system & reduction in length of terrace wall
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed cross corridor fire doors and fire breaksAmendment · PDF | 18 Jun 2025 | View |
| Email re amendmentsAmendment · PDF | 18 Jun 2025 | View |
| 2nd bat surveyAdditional Information · PDF | 10 Jun 2025 | View |
| Email re additional informationAdditional Information · PDF | 29 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed dormer detailsAdditional Information · PDF | 29 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed ridge and tile ventAdditional Information · PDF | 29 May 2025 | View |
| Conservation Officer commentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 1 May 2025 | View |
| Conservation Officer comments on additional informationConsultee Comment · PDF | 1 May 2025 | View |
| Clerk Benenden Parish Council(FULL)Consultee Comment · PDF | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed wall removalAdditional Information · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed cross corridor fire doors and fire breaksSuperseded Documents · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Fire compartmentation planAdditional Information · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed mansafe detailAdditional Information · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Stair lantern proposalsAdditional Information · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Kee Line engineered line systemAdditional Information · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Mortar mixesAdditional Information · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentAdditional Information · PDF | 15 Apr 2025 | View |
| Arboricultural Method StatementAdditional Information · PDF | 15 Apr 2025 | View |
| Email re Arboricultural StatementsAdditional Information · PDF | 15 Apr 2025 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of WayConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing WallPlan / Drawing · PDF | 17 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed WallPlan / Drawing · PDF | 17 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Gutter Detail Roof APlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Lead Sump Outlet Roof B2Plan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Typical Parapet Gutter DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Dormer Window Roof DPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Dormer Window Roof DPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Dormer Window Roof B2Plan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Dormer Window Roof B2Plan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Dormer Window Roof A1Plan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Access Hatch Roof B2Plan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Replacement Roof Access Hatches Roofs B2 & C1Plan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Dormer Window Roof A1Plan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Ground Floor PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing First Floor PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 04Plan / Drawing · PDF | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Norris Roof PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Covering LetterSupporting Documents · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Worksmanship & Material SpecificationsSupporting Documents · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Tree Health & Safety ReportSupporting Documents · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Statement of Significance Part 1Supporting Documents · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Third Floor PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Roof PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Elevations 01Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Elevations 02Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Demolition Strip Out Third FloorPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Demolition Strip Out Roof PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Demolition Strip Out Elevations 01Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Demolition Strip Out Elevations 02Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Demolition Strip Out Norris Roof PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Roof PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 01Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 02Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Elevations 03Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Gable Section APlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Section (Roof C)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Section (Roof A)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Third Floor PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Site Plan & Contractor Compound PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Internal Elevations 01 (Sheet 1) - 1stPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Internal Elevations 01 (Sheet 2) - 1stPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Internal Elevations 02 (Sheet 1) - 1stPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Internal Elevations 02 (Sheet 2) - 1stPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Internal Elevations 03Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Gutter Detail Roof APlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Gutter Detail Roof BPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Gutter Detail Roof BPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Gutter Detail Roof CPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Gutter Detail Roof CPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Gutter Detail Roof DPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Gutter Detail Roof DPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Flat Roof DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Flat Roof DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Flat Roof Light DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Access Hatch to Flat Roof DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Conservation Rooflight DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Replacement RL3 DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Roof Access Door DetailPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Access Doors From DW14Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Replacement Rooflight DW21Plan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Replacement Tower Lead Roof DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Replacement Roof E Lead Roof DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Statement of Significance Part 2Supporting Documents · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Existing Second Floor PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Proposed Second Floor PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 6 Mar 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Details · PDF | 5 Mar 2025 | View |
| Design & Access and Heritage StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF | 25 Feb 2025 | View |
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Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.