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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Deer Leap, Heronden, Smallhythe Road, Tenterden, TN30 7LR
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Council sourceT230 - common ash - Tree has advanced ash dieback infection and associated secondary decay at base and roots, progressing into the lower stem. Remove to ground level.. T231 - common beech - Tree has significant dysfunction and decay northeast and southwest at base, with likely internal connection between areas of dysfunction, anamorphic stage fruiting body at base indicative of Kretzschmaria deusta, decay and dysfunction is likely to have progressed into roots as exhibited with major crown dieback indicative of extensive root dysfunction. Tree is within striking distance of adjacent greenhouse and amenity areas. Remove to ground level as soon as possible to..
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice 155138.pdf · PDF | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Officer Report 155138.pdf · PDF | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
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