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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Ashstone House, Hamstreet Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, Kent TN26 2EB
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Council sourceA 51 no beech noted under ref G1 in the TPO, abutting the driveway owned by Ashstone House. Semi-annual lateral pruning of current year's growth (retrospective as previously understood that this was "de minimis") & subsequently for the next 10 years, as recommended by council tree officer. Reason: for proper maintenance and to avoid encroachment relative to driveway & its verge. B. 1no ash 10m west of Ashstone House and noted under reference W2 in the TPO. Sm crown reduction. Reason: on discussion with council's tree officer at the property, tree identified by him as suffering from ash dieback.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication · PDF | 21 Jun 2023 | View |
| Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF | 21 Jun 2023 | View |
| Decision Notice 104023.pdf · PDF | 14 Jul 2023 | View |
| Officer Report 104023.pdf · PDF | 14 Jul 2023 | View |
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