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 Rectory Bodiam Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5LE
The Rectory Bodiam Road Sandhurst Cranbrook Kent TN18 5LE
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View council mapLawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Siting of caravan as ancillary accommodation
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Report Appendix 1 - Golan Croft, Cranbrook RoadAdditional Information · PDF | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Report Appendix 2 - Mistletoe Cottage, Crows NestAdditional Information · PDF | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Report Appendix 3 - Warren Lodge, Lombard StreetAdditional Information · PDF | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Report Appendix 4 - 20 Marlin Square, Abbots LangleyAdditional Information · PDF | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Details · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Caravan Approval Part ThreeSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Caravan Approval Part OneSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Caravan Approval Portfolio 26th March Part TwoSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Lifting Frame CalculationsSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Mobility and Construction TestSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Oak Frame CalculationsSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed Block PlanPlan / Drawing · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed PlansPlan / Drawing · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Sub Floor Frame CalculationsSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Updated Case Law 10th June 2026Supporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Documents · PDF | 17 Jul 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.