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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Estate Office, Thorne Business Park, Forge Hill, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AF
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Council sourceDescription: T1 & T2- Ash, Dead Wood (exempt works). T3- Ash Selected limb removal. Group of Ash in Forge Hill Road- Selected limb removal. Ash and Elm in Forge Hill Road - Highway Clearance
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| TREE REPORTApplication Form | 18 Jul 2018 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 17 Aug 2018 | View |
| PHOTOS OF TREESPhoto | 17 Aug 2018 | View |
| OFFICER ASSESSMENT SHEETOfficer Report | 17 Aug 2018 | View |
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