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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Thatch, Ram Lane, Little Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0PU
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Council sourceDescription: T1, Mature Turkey Oak in the garden of the Thatch. The tree has two different fungus at the base Ganaderma and Fomes see attached pictures. We would like to reduce the canopy to minimise windsail/weight. Easterly spread 13m to 10.5m Southerly spread 12.5m to 10m Westerly spread 13m to 11m Northerly spread 9m to 7m Height of 24m to 21m
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| TREE LOCATIONPlans · PDF | 19 Aug 2020 | View |
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 19 Aug 2020 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 29 Sept 2020 | View |
| OFFICER ASSESSMENT SHEET & RECOMMENDATION SHEETOfficer Report · PDF | 29 Sept 2020 | View |
| SUPPORTING PHOTOS.Supporting Documents · PDF | 19 Aug 2020 | View |
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