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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30 Whybourne Crest Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5BS
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30 Whybourne Crest Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 5BS
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View council mapReplacement roof with loft conversion, rear dormers & rooflights; erection of single storey side & rear extensions; application of external insulation, render & cladding; replacement & enlargement of external fenestration; new porch roof; extension & reconfiguration of raised rear deck with associated landscaping; replacement garage roof & installation of 8no. roof mounted solar panels
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 5 Aug 2025 | View |
| Mr Howard Jones(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 20 Jun 2025 | View |
| Alastair Tod - Civic Society CommentsExternal Comments · PDF | 13 Jun 2025 | View |
| Mr Wayne Barnett(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 12 Jun 2025 | View |
| Sam ManktelowNeighbour Comments · PDF | 10 Jun 2025 | View |
| Colin RatcliffeNeighbour Comments · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Colin Ratcliffe - Photos to accompany commentsNeighbour Comments | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Colin Ratcliffe - Photos to accompany commentsNeighbour Comments | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Colin Ratcliffe - Photos to accompany commentsNeighbour Comments | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Mr Howard Jones(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 8 Jun 2025 | View |
| Martin Benson(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 8 Jun 2025 | View |
| Mr Colin Ratcliffe(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 8 Jun 2025 | View |
| Southern WaterConsultee Comment · PDF | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| Mr Geoff Shewry(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| Howard Jones - Photos to accompany commentsNeighbour Comments · PDF | 6 Jun 2025 | View |
| Mr Howard Jones(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 5 Jun 2025 | View |
| Mr Geoff Shewry(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 4 Jun 2025 | View |
| Mr Colin Ratcliffe(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Existing Floor PlansPlan / Drawing · PDF | 16 May 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Details · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Existing Floor PlansPlan / Drawing · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans & ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Existing ElevationsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Survey Ground Floor PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Topographical SurveyPlan / Drawing · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Design & Access Statement Part 1Design and Access Statement · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
| Design & Access Statement Part 2Design and Access Statement · PDF | 2 May 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.