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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42, Albert Road, Ashford, TN24 8NU
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Council sourceT1 - Ash - Crown reduction by 2 metres to previous growth unions. The tree has been reduced to the same unions on each cut cycle due to its size and location. T2 - Willow - Crown lift by 2.5 metres. The tree is growing over outbuildings and the canopy is touching the roofs.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 2 Apr 2025 | View |
| Sketch location planPlan | 2 Apr 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice 15232.pdf · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Officer Report 15232.pdf · PDF | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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