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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Park Cottage Polla House, Church Lane, Hothfield, Ashford, TN26 1EL
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Council sourceDescription: T1: Beech. Fell tree. Due to the tree causing excessive shade to neighbours house and smothering Oak on the corner of the plot. Client wishes to fell the tree and re-plant 2 Copper Beeches in rear garden of Park Cottage.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPLICATIONApplication Form · PDF | 22 Apr 2022 | View |
| DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF | 20 May 2022 | View |
| TREE LOCATION PLANPlans | 22 Apr 2022 | View |
| OFFICER ASSESSMENTOfficer Report · PDF | 20 May 2022 | View |
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