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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2 Vesper Court, Smarden, Ashford, TN27 8LZ
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Council sourceDescription: Conifer (T1) - To reduce down to 6ft in height and trim the sides. Conifer (T2) - To reduce down to 6ft in height and trim the sides. Conifers (G1) - To reduce conifer hedge running down the side of the property to 6-7ft conifers (G2) - To fell to ground level section of conifer hedge in the rear garden. Goat Willow (T3) - To fell to ground level
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 26 Jan 2021 | View |
| DECISIONDecision Notice · PDF | 4 Mar 2021 | View |
| ASSESSMENT & RECOMMENDATION SHEETSOfficer Report · PDF | 4 Mar 2021 | View |
| TREE LOCATION PLANPlans · PDF | 26 Jan 2021 | View |
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