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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9 Birchwood Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UD
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9 Birchwood Avenue Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0UD
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View council map(Part-retrospective) Alterations to land levels & landscaping to rear, erection of outbuilding, retaining walls, paved area, and balustrade
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Mrs Christine Tillotson(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Carol WhiteNeighbour Comments · PDF | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Mr Brian Hall(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Rosalind Packer(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Mrs Alison Taylor(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Mrs Lynn Birchard(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Brian Hall - Photos to accompany commentsNeighbour Comments | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Brian Hall - Photos to accompany commentsNeighbour Comments | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| Brian HallNeighbour Comments · PDF | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of WayConsultee Comment · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 10 Apr 2026 | View |
| Southborough Town CouncilConsultee Comment · PDF | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanAmendment · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site SectionAmendment · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Outbuilding Plan and Front ElevationAmendment · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Proposed Outbuilding East and West ElevationsAmendment · PDF | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
| Agent Response to Neighbour ConcernsAdditional Information · PDF | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| Mrs Pippa Hillen(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 28 Feb 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of WayConsultee Comment · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Mrs Christine Tillotson(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Mr Martin Derham(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 13 Feb 2026 | View |
| Mrs Lynn Birchard(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 13 Feb 2026 | View |
| Mr Michael Dunn(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Mr Brian Hall(FULL)Neighbour Comments · PDF | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanSuperseded Documents · PDF | 26 Jan 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Details · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing Topographical SurveyPlan / Drawing · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing Sewer Survey Plan & ReportSupporting Documents · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Geotechnical Ground Investigation ReportSupporting Documents · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Permission Granted Site PlanSupporting Documents · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing Site SectionPlan / Drawing · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Permission Granted Site SectionSupporting Documents · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Landscape 2Photographs · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Rear of the HousePhotographs · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Landscape 1Photographs · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Design, Access & Planning StatementDesign and Access Statement · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Proposed Site SectionSuperseded Documents · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | View |
| Neighbours Fences to FootpathPhotographs · PDF | 23 Jan 2026 | 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.