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LITTLE MOUNT FARM, BENHALL MILL ROAD, FRANT, TN2 5JW
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Council sourceRESERVED MATTERS PURSUANT TO OUTLINE PERMISSION WD/2019/1648/MAO (OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS ON SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF UP TO 146 UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION (C2 USE) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INCLUDING RESTAURANT, CAFÉ, SHOP, HAIRDRESSERS, SPA, CINEMA AND GP FACILITY, WITH ACCESS, INFRASTRUCTURE, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (ALL MATTERS RESERVED EXCEPT FOR ACCESS)) - APPEARANCE, LANDSCAPING, LAYOUT AND SCALE OF PHASES 2 & 3 COMPRISING THE ERECTION OF 91 UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION (C2 USE) AND OTHER ANCILLARY STRUCTURES, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, SUDS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| -Application Form | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| -Application Form for CIL | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| -Covering Letter | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| -Covering Letter | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Tree Constraints PlanBlock Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Ecological Enhancements PlanBlock Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Hardscape PlanBlock Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Tree Protection PlanBlock Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| ExistingBlock Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED ProposedBlock Plan | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Planting Plan - Trees- Ecology EnhacementsBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Planting Plan - Trees and Hedges - Benhall Mill Road EnhancementsBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Phase 2 and 3 Ecological EnhancementsBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Phase 2 and 3 SoftscapeBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Phase 2 and 3 HardscapeBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Protection Plan for Buffer ZonesBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape MasterplanBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Future Phases PV Layout (ASHP) Alternative Site PlanBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Phase 2 and 3 Proposed Drainage GABlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Whole Site Proposed Levels GABlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Proposed Drainage Exceedance PlanBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Proposed Drainage Catchment AreasBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Greenfield Areas PlanBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Future Phases External Lighting LayoutBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Site Block Plan as ProposedBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Tree Protection PlanBlock Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Planting Plan Trees and Hedges - Benhall Mill Road Enhancements 350 Rev BBlock Plan | 14 Mar 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Masterplan - PW.1592.L.101-Rev ABBlock Plan | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Softscape 27.03.2024Plan - PW.1592.L.151-Rev G - Phase 2&3Block Plan | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Ecological Enhancements - PW.1592.L.152-Rev H - Phase 2&3Block Plan | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Tree and Hedge - Ecology Enhancments - PW.1592.L.351-Rev B - PPBlock Plan | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Planting Plan - 350 Rev CBlock Plan | 13 Jun 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Landscape Masterplan 101 Rev ACBlock Plan | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Phase 2 and 3 Hardscape 150 Rev FBlock Plan | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Phase 2 and 3 Softscape 151 Rev HBlock Plan | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Phase 2 and 3 Ecological Enhancements 152 Rev IBlock Plan | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Planting Plan Trees and Hedges - Benhall Mill Road Enhancements 350 Rev DBlock Plan | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Landscape Protection Plan for Buffer Zones 126 Rev LBlock Plan | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Planting Plan Trees-Ecology Enhancements 351 Rev CBlock Plan | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| Block 7 - Including SectionsElevations | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 5 - East & West Elevations Including SectionElevations | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 6 - Including SectionsElevations | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 11 - Including SectionsElevations | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 5 - North & South Including SectionElevations | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 9 - Including SectionsElevations | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 12 - Including SectionsElevations | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 10 - Including SectionsElevations | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 8 - Including SectionsElevations | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 6A - Including SectionElevations | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 9 - Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 8 - Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 7 - Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 10 - Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 5 - Second Floor Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 11 - Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 5 - Ground & First FloorsFloor Layout | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 6 - Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 12 - Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 6A - Including Roof PlanFloor Layout | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Bin Store - Type 3BGeneral Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Bin Store - Type 6AGeneral Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Bin Store - Type 6BGeneral Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Bin Store - Type 7AGeneral Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Bin Store - Type 3AGeneral Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Bin Store - Type 7BGeneral Plan | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Block 15General Plan | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 9AGeneral Plan | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 14 Elevations and Sections as ProposedGeneral Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Block 14 GA and Roof Plans as ProposedGeneral Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Block 13 Plans and Elevations as ProposedGeneral Plan | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| -Site Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED BNG Calculator - EXCEL DocumentAccompanying Documents (Misc) | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| BNG BiometricAccompanying Documents (Misc) | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Email from DHA TransportAccompanying Documents (Misc) | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| Correspondance with ESCC HighwaysAccompanying Documents (Misc) | 13 Jun 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Arboricultural ImpactAssessment | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| NOT REQBNG Metric | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| Part 2 of 2Design and Access Statement | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Part 1 of 2Design and Access Statement | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Addendum - Phases 2 and 3 Reserved MattersDesign and Access Statement | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Wildlife Management PlanReport | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Transport Technical Note Part 3Report | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Ecological AppraisalReport | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED External LightingReport | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Management PlanReport | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment AddendumReport | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Transport Technical Note Part 2Report | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Biodiversity Net Gain SummaryReport | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape & Ecological Enhancements SchemeReport | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Transport Technical Note Part 1Report | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Energy StrategyReport | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Transport Technical Note - Response to Kent County Council Highways and TransportationReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Technical Note to Address Comments of LLFAReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Transport Technical NoteReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment AddendumReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Management PlanReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED External Lighting ReportReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Energy StrategyReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| AMENDED EcologySolutions Biodiversity Net Gain Summary ReportReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Arboricultural Method StatementReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Arboricultural Impact AssessmentReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Wildlife Management PlanReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape and Ecological Enhancements SchemeReport | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| Response to ESCC (Drainage) consultee comments (11.01.2024).pdfReport | 12 Mar 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Code of Construction Practice and Scheme for the Control of Noise and Dust LMF-RDG-XX-XX-RP-C-0002 Issue 1Report | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| TN - Planning Consultation-C-ESCC SuDs Consulation ResponseReport | 22 Apr 2024 | View |
| NOT REQ Biodiversity Net Gain Summary ReportReport | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Landscape Management PlanReport | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Wildlife Management PlanReport | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| AMENDED Landscape and Ecolological Enhancements SchemeReport | 18 Jul 2024 | View |
| Drainage Statement Part 3Statement | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Drainage Statement Part 2Statement | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Arboricultural MethodStatement | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| PlanningStatement | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Drainage Statement Part 1Statement | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementStatement | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Ridge - Drainage StatementStatement | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape MasterplanSUPERSEDED Block Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Softscape PlanSUPERSEDED Block Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Protection Plan for Buffer ZonesSUPERSEDED Block Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Whole Site Proposed Levels GASUPERSEDED Block Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Block 14SUPERSEDED General Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Block 13SUPERSEDED General Plan | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Code of Construction Practice and Scheme for the Control of Noise & DustSUPERSEDED Report | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| SUPERSEDED Ridge - Code of Construction Practice and Scheme for the Control of Noise and DustSUPERSEDED Report | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| *WDC Health and Well BeingConsultee Response | 6 Sept 2023 | View |
| *ESCC HighwaysConsultee Response | 13 Sept 2023 | View |
| *East Sussex Fire & Rescue ServiceConsultee Response | 19 Sept 2023 | View |
| *Sussex PoliceConsultee Response | 19 Sept 2023 | View |
| *NatureSpace Newt OfficerConsultee Response | 20 Sept 2023 | View |
| *ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response | 21 Sept 2023 | View |
| *Southern WaterConsultee Response | 22 Sept 2023 | View |
| *WDC HousingConsultee Response | 22 Sept 2023 | View |
| *Kent County Council Highways and TransportationConsultee Response | 22 Sept 2023 | View |
| *ESCC ArchaeologyConsultee Response | 25 Sept 2023 | View |
| *Parish CouncilConsultee Response | 27 Sept 2023 | View |
| *Upper Medway Drainage BoardConsultee Response | 5 Oct 2023 | View |
| *Network RailConsultee Response | 11 Oct 2023 | View |
| WDC/Rother Pollution Control*Consultee Response | 16 Nov 2023 | View |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council*Consultee Response | 16 Nov 2023 | View |
| Network Rail*Consultee Response | 15 Feb 2024 | View |
| Sussex Police*Consultee Response | 16 Feb 2024 | View |
| Southern Water*Consultee Response | 26 Feb 2024 | View |
| ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response | 26 Feb 2024 | View |
| Kent County Council Highways and Transportation*Consultee Response | 28 Feb 2024 | View |
| Parish Council*Consultee Response | 29 Feb 2024 | View |
| ESCC Archaeology*Consultee Response | 4 Mar 2024 | View |
| WDC DrainageConsultee Response | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| WDC DrainageConsultee Response | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| ESCC SUDS Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response | 27 Mar 2024 | View |
| ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response | 8 May 2024 | View |
| WDC BiodiversityConsultee Response | 13 Jun 2024 | View |
| WDC DrainageConsultee Response | 25 Jun 2024 | View |
| ESCC HighwaysConsultee Response | 25 Jun 2024 | View |
| Response to ESCC Highways Interim Consultation ResponseAgent/Applicant Correspondence | 22 Mar 2024 | View |
| -Planning History | 9 Aug 2023 | View |
| Land adjPlanning History | 9 Aug 2023 | View |
| -Committee Minutes | 29 Aug 2024 | View |
| -Decision Notice | 25 Jul 2024 | View |
| CommitteeOfficer Report | 17 Jul 2024 | View |
| Committee ResolutionOfficer Report | 25 Jul 2024 | View |
| Condition 4 - APPROVEDCondition Discharge Decision | 27 Nov 2024 | View |
| Condition 4Condition Miscellaneous | 4 Oct 2024 | View |
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