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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KNOCKHATCH FARM COTTAGE, HEMPSTEAD LANE, HAILSHAM, BN27 3PR
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Council sourceRETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION TO RETAIN DETACHED OUTBUILDING AND USE AS A RESIDENTIAL ANNEX FOR KNOCKHATCH FARM COTTAGE AND USE AS HOLIDAY LETTING ACCOMMODATION (AMENDED DESCRIPTION).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| -Amended Application Form | 13 Sept 2024 | View |
| -Application Form for CIL | 13 Sept 2024 | View |
| -Block Plan | 13 Sept 2024 | View |
| Exsiting 24.03.13.004Elevations | 13 Sept 2024 | View |
| Exsiting 24.03.13.003Floor Layout | 13 Sept 2024 | View |
| -Site Plan | 13 Sept 2024 | View |
| -Design and Access Statement | 13 Sept 2024 | View |
| WDC Planning EnforcementConsultee Response | 8 Oct 2024 | View |
| Parish CouncilConsultee Response | 28 Oct 2024 | View |
| -Planning History | 17 Sept 2024 | View |
| Land Charges CIL Update – Liability NoticeCIL Documentation | 12 Dec 2024 | View |
| Land Charges CIL Update - Demand Notice IssuedCIL Documentation | 14 Jan 2025 | View |
| Land Charges CIL Update – Amended Demand Notice IssuedCIL Documentation | 21 Jul 2025 | View |
| Land Charges CIL Update – Amended Demand Notice IssuedCIL Documentation | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Land Charges CIL Update – Amended Demand Notice IssuedCIL Documentation | 27 Apr 2026 | View |
| Land Charges CIL Update - Demand Notice IssuedCIL Documentation | 1 Sept 2026 | View |
| -Decision Notice | 11 Dec 2024 | View |
| DelegatedOfficer Report | 11 Dec 2024 | View |
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