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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Vesper Lands, Vesper Hawk Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8PU
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Council sourceDescription: T1 front garden of vesper lands, over car port. Previously reduced mature oak tree overhanging car port, neighbours garage and rear garden. Reduce back to previous points. Approx 2-3m regrowth. To reduce shade in neighbours garden. (After speaking to Phil cook it is uncertain wether or not this tree is within the conservation area. )
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 11 Sept 2019 | View |
| TREE LOCATION PLANPlans · PDF | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
| ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION SHEETSOfficer Report · PDF | 11 Sept 2019 | View |
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 26 Jul 2019 | View |
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