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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Loudon Wood, Goddington Park Estate, Ashford, TN23 3JJ
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Council sourceOak (T1) - reduce canopy to 0.3m above previous pollard points to alleviate canopy weight whilst avoiding large pruning wounds. Retain epicormic growth throughout canopy. Remove dead wood. Reasons for work - Ganoderma present at tree base. Recent large branch failure. This tree was excessively reduced and has not been maintained. Heavy regrowth is present on large pruning wounds with low integrity.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Report 14293.pdf · PDF | 9 Dec 2022 | View |
| Tree location planPlan | 11 Nov 2022 | View |
| Decision Notice 14293.pdf · PDF | 9 Dec 2022 | View |
| Application Form · PDF | 11 Nov 2022 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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