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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The Barn, The Street, Chilham, CT4 8BX
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Council sourceT1 - Evergreen Conifer - to fell - height in excess of 4 metres. Located closely adjacent to brick wall. Tree is causing problems with the brick wall and to guttering of the property next door.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Sketch location planPlan | 6 Jan 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice 9655.pdf · PDF | 5 Feb 2025 | View |
| PhotoPhotographs and Photomontages | 6 Jan 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 6 Jan 2025 | View |
| Photo 2Photographs and Photomontages | 6 Jan 2025 | View |
| Photo 3Photographs and Photomontages | 6 Jan 2025 | View |
| Officer Report 9655.pdf · PDF | 5 Feb 2025 | View |
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