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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3 Lambden Oaks, Lambden Road, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent TN27 0RB
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Council sourceT2 Oak (largely over no. 4's garden) - Crown lift to 5m growth less than 50mm in diameter. T3 Oak - crown lift to 5m growth less than 50mm diameter. Prune back to previous reduction points so that the crown has 2-3m clearance from the annexe. T5 Oak - crown lift to 4m growth less than 50mm diameter over the track. T7 Oak - Reduce end weight on eastern limb by 3-4m to appropriate growth points. T8 Oak - Reduce lower eastern limb by 4-5m to appropriate growth points. (SUPERSEDED SPEC - Oak trees - T2: Crown lift by 5 metres, T3: Crown lift by 5-6 metres: two branched to balance with previous cut made to lower crown, T5: Lower crown lift of 3 metres, T7: Showing signs of rot in base. Balance lower/east facing bow, T8: Removal of lower east facing branch to balance.)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice 83012.pdf · PDF | 17 May 2024 | View |
| Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Officer Report 83012.pdf · PDF | 17 May 2024 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Tree PhotosSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Covering letterSupporting Documents · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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