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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RUFFIT WOOD FARM, CHILSHAM LANE, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4QH
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Council sourceCHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING FARM BUILDINGS FROM B1 WORKSHOP TO B2 TO ENABLE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND MOT INSPECTIONS WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| -Application Form | 10 Oct 2025 | View |
| -Application Form for CIL | 10 Oct 2025 | View |
| Existing Plans & Elevations - 02General Plan | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| Proposed Plans & Elevations - 03 Rev CGeneral Plan | 10 Oct 2025 | View |
| 01 Rev CSite and Block Plan | 10 Oct 2025 | View |
| -Design and Access Statement | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| Noise Impact AssessmentReport | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| ESCC HighwaysConsultee Response | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Parish CouncilConsultee Response | 17 Dec 2025 | View |
| WDC/Rother Pollution ControlConsultee Response | 12 Jan 2026 | View |
| -Planning History | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| -Decision Notice | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| DelegatedOfficer Report | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
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