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.
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The Schools At Somerhill Somerhill Tudeley Tonbridge Kent TN11 0NJ
Last published check: 9 Oct 2026, 16:42. Check the council record for more recent changes.
The Schools At Somerhill Somerhill Tudeley Tonbridge Kent TN11 0NJ
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View council mapProposed artificial grass hockey pitch with fencing, hardstanding, storage container, floodlights & access footpath; reduction & refurbishment of existing pitch with replacement fencing and replacement cricket nets
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 26 Jun 2026 | View |
| Sport EnglandConsultee Comment · PDF | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Details of wider community useAdditional Information · PDF | 5 Jun 2026 | View |
| E-mail from agent re BNG provisionAmendment · PDF | 1 Jun 2026 | View |
| KCC Highways CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 15 May 2026 | View |
| Capel Parish CouncilConsultee Comment · PDF | 29 Apr 2026 | View |
| National HighwaysConsultee Comment · PDF | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Covering Email dated 14.04.2026Amendment · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanAmendment · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| BNG Planting PlanAmendment · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| BNG MetricAmendment | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Appendix L - BNG ReportAmendment · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Appendix L - Transport Technical NoteAmendment · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| BNG Baseline PlanAmendment · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| BNG ProposedAmendment · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Parking PlanAmendment · PDF | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| KCC Archaeological Officer CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| KCC HighwaysConsultee Comment · PDF | 13 Feb 2026 | View |
| Appendix N - Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment REV 2Amendment · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| Appendix O - Heritage StatementAmendment · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| National HighwaysConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Appendix L - Transport Technical NoteSuperseded Documents · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Agent reply re landscapingAdditional Information · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| Prescription Plan_Environmental Stewardship SchemeAdditional Information · PDF | 14 Jan 2026 | View |
| KCC HeritageConsultee Comment · PDF | 7 Jan 2026 | View |
| Historic EnglandConsultee Comment · PDF | 7 Jan 2026 | View |
| TWBC Landscape & Biodiversity OfficerConsultee Comment · PDF | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks emailConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - Appendix 1 - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - Appendix 2 - Excavation LeafletConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - Appendix 3 - South of EnglandConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| SGN CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 1 - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 2 - Map KeyConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 3 - What's BelowConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 4 - Dig SafelyConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 5 - Valve Safety AdviceConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Dec 2025 | View |
| Covering Email dated 28.11.2025Amendment · PDF | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| BNG Metric Calculation ToolSuperseded Documents | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| BNG Planting PlanSuperseded Documents · PDF | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanSuperseded Documents · PDF | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appendix L - BNG ReportSuperseded Documents · PDF | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appendix N - Archaeological Desk Based AssessmentSuperseded Documents · PDF | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| Covering Email dated 01.12.2025Amendment · PDF | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appendix M - Soft Landscaping SchemeAmendment · PDF | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| KCC EcologicalConsultee Comment · PDF | 22 Aug 2025 | View |
| KCC ArchaeologyConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Aug 2025 | View |
| Additional comments from Conservation OfficerConsultee Comment · PDF | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Landscape & Biodiversity OfficerConsultee Comment · PDF | 31 Jul 2025 | View |
| Historic England CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 7 Jul 2025 | View |
| KCC Highways CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 4 Jul 2025 | View |
| Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council - No ObjectionConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| KCC Flood & Water ManagementConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Jul 2025 | View |
| National Highways CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 2 Jul 2025 | View |
| National Highways Comments EmailConsultee Comment · PDF | 2 Jul 2025 | View |
| The Gardens Trust CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 2 Jul 2025 | View |
| TWBC Conservation OfficerConsultee Comment · PDF | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| Covering Email dated 19.06.2025Amendment · PDF | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Appendix M - Soft Landscaping SchemeSuperseded Documents · PDF | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Capel Parish CouncilConsultee Comment · PDF | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| SGN CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 1 - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 2 - Map KeyConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 3 - What's BelowConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 4 - Dig SafelyConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| SGN Comments - Appendix 5 - Valve Safety AdviceConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - South of EnglandConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| UK Power Networks - Excavation LeafletConsultee Comment · PDF | 19 Jun 2025 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of WayConsultee Comment · PDF | 18 Jun 2025 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 18 Jun 2025 | View |
| Environmental ProtectionConsultee Comment · PDF | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
| Environment Agency CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Environment Agency - When to ConsultConsultee Comment · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| AGP Area & Surroundings BNG Baseline MapSuperseded Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| AGP Area & Surroundings Proposed BNG MapSuperseded Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Tree Planting Areas Baseline BNG MapSuperseded Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Tree Planting Areas Proposed BNG MapSuperseded Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Woodland Planting Areas Baseline BNG MapSuperseded Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Woodland Planting Areas Proposed BNG MapSuperseded Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan CleanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanSuperseded Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Appendix L - BNG ReportSuperseded Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| BNG MetricSuperseded Documents | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Prescription PlanSupporting Documents · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Proposed AGP Drainage StrategyPlan / Drawing · PDF | 7 May 2025 | View |
| Appendix M - Soft Landscaping SchemeSuperseded Documents · PDF | 1 May 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Details · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed AGP PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed MUGA PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Floodlighting SchemePlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing Site Drainage LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed AGP Drainage LayoutPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| BNG Planting PlanSuperseded Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix J - Preliminary Ecological AppraisalSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix K - Phase II Bat SurveysSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix A - Floodlighting Performance ReportSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix B - ILP Guidance NotesSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix C - Sports Lighting StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix D - Proposed Materials & AppearanceSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix E - Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix F - Tree Survey PlanSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix G - Tree Survey ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix H - Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appendix I - Landscape & Visual AssessmentSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Apr 2025 | View |
| Design & Access With Planning StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF | 11 Apr 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.