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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MILWARDS FARMHOUSE, MILWARDS ESTATE, LEWES ROAD, LAUGHTON, BN8 6BN
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Council sourceRETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION TO RETAIN MARQUEE ON SITE FOR WEDDINGS AND OTHER EVENTS INCLUDING ASSOCIATED PARKING AREA
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| -Application Form | 2 Dec 2025 | View |
| -Application Form for CIL | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Block Plan 25.04.25.002Block Plan | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Existing Marquee Elevations 25.04.25.004Elevations | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Existing Marquee Floor Plan 25.04.25.003Floor Layout | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Location Plan 25.04.25.001Site Plan | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Heritage Listing detailsAccompanying Documents (Misc) | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Ltr of Support from Pete CookAccompanying Documents (Misc) | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Ltr of Support from Andrew BowersAccompanying Documents (Misc) | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Ltr of Support from Joanna WildAccompanying Documents (Misc) | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| -Design and Access Statement | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Ecological SurveyReport | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| HeritageStatement | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Planning StatementStatement | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Conservation StrategyStatement | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| WDC Planning EnforcementConsultee Response | 26 Feb 2026 | View |
| NatureSpace Newt OfficerConsultee Response | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Parish CouncilConsultee Response | 19 Mar 2026 | View |
| WDC HeritageConsultee Response | 14 Apr 2026 | View |
| -Photos | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| -Planning History | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Listed BuildingPlanning History | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| Land ADJPlanning History | 28 Nov 2025 | View |
| -Decision Notice | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
| DelegatedOfficer Report | 22 Apr 2026 | View |
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