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: Reduce Oak canopy by 3 metres, back to suitable pruning point. Scope of work is to provide more light into neighbouring garden (Vesper Cottage)ALL,, Reason for work - , Works Approved? - , Approved Date - Compliance Status & Date - ,
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ASSESSMENT & RECOMMEDATION SHEETSOfficer Report · PDF | 28 Sept 2021 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 28 Sept 2021 | View |
| TREE LOCATION PLANPlans · PDF | 4 Aug 2021 | View |
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 4 Aug 2021 | View |
| TREE PHOTOSupporting Documents · PDF | 4 Aug 2021 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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