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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The Malt Cottage, Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8BB
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Council sourceDescription: Cherry (T1) - to reduce lateral branches overhanging shed roof by approx 1-1.5m; Acacia (T2) - fell to ground level tall thin acacia stem; Poplar (T3) - reduce one three stem poplar to previous pruning points at approx 3m above ground level; Twisted Willow (T4) - fell to ground level remainder of stump; Holly (T5) reduce to approx 2.5m above ground level to match existing taller section of hedge.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| OFFICER ASSESSMENT SHEETOfficer Report | 18 May 2016 | View |
| SITE PLANPlans · PDF | 18 Apr 2016 | View |
| 1368774Application Form · PDF | 18 Apr 2016 | View |
| 1380003Photo | 23 May 2016 | View |
| 1378341Decision Notice · PDF | 18 May 2016 | View |
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