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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Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD
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Scotney Castle Hastings Road Lamberhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 8JD
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View council mapVariation/removal of Conditions 2, 4, 5, 9, 20 and 23 of Planning Permission 22/03704/FULL - Removal of reference to the visitor reception building in trigger points of conditions and temporary retention of existing car park. Submission of details for conditions 5 (partial discharge - landscaping) and 20 (disposal of excess spoil). Beech Fields Car Park: Removal of timber kiosk and addition of temporary visitor building; removal of 9no. grass overflow bays, coach bay, buggy path ; central pedestrian footpath; reduced circulation & hardstanding areas, and 1No. swale; change of parking bay surfacing from tarmac to reinforced grass aggregate; landscaping alterations to Ancient Woodland buffer; addition of covered cycle storage and alterations to levels. Parkland Inset: removal of failing trees & extension of orchard area; addition of seating & sawn trunks. Home Farm/Orchard: revised bin storage; relocation of tenant parking bays & gravel area refurbished & extended, existing bays removed, alterations to landscaping, paths and reduction of play area; reduction of Hub external seating
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Applicant response to LBO commentsAdditional Information · PDF | 5 Mar 2026 | View |
| TWBC Landscape & Biodiversity Officer CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 2 Mar 2026 | View |
| Landscape Phasing PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| The Gardens Trust CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| KCC Highways CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Historic England CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Natural England Comments - Annexe AConsultee Comment · PDF | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Natural England Comments EmailConsultee Comment · PDF | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of WayConsultee Comment · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| KCC Public Rights of Way - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| . Lamberhurst Parish CouncilConsultee Comment · PDF | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| KKC Flood & Water ManagementConsultee Comment · PDF | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| TWBC Conservation OfficerConsultee Comment · PDF | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Environmental Protection(FULL)Consultee Comment · PDF | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Southern Water CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| Southern Water Comments - MapConsultee Comment · PDF | 4 Feb 2026 | View |
| National Highways CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Environment Agency CommentsConsultee Comment · PDF | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Landscape Key PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Tree Works PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Home Farm - Proposed Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Home Farm - Soft Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Landscape MasterplanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Parkland Inset - Soft Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Proposed Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Soft Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Parkland Inset - Proposed Landscape PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Boundary Treatment PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Edging Treatment PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Home Farm - Soil PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Levels PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Soil PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Parkland Inset - Soil PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Car Park Sections & Steps DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Landscape Sections (1/2)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Edging DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Landscape Sections (2/2)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields Home Farm - Fence & Gates Details (1/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Fence & Gates Details (2/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Fence & Gates Details (3/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Fields - Fence & Gates Details (4/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Furniture DetailsPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Beech Field Home Farm - Fence & Gates Details (5/5)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Typical Softscape Details (1/2)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Typical Softscape Details (2/2)Plan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Covering LetterSupporting Documents · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Outline Hard Materials ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Visitor Reception ElevationPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| S73 Application ReportSupporting Documents · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Gates ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Soft Landscape ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Wayfinding & Signage ScheduleSupporting Documents · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Signage & Wayfinding Strategy ReplacementPlan / Drawing · PDF | 28 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Details · PDF | 28 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.