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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Grass verge in front of 15 to 17, The Green, Woodchurch, Kent
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Council sourceDescription: Remove rear stem on 1 x Pine Tree (T1) which is suffering from woodpecker damage and leaning over a power line
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | 5 Sept 2013 | View |
| 928120Decision Notice · PDF | 11 Oct 2013 | View |
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