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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Ashwell Lodge, Bromley Green Road, Ruckinge, Ashford, Kent TN26 2EQ
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Council sourceT1 Oak – reduce crown by 3-5m to form a new compact form that responds to the condition of the tree. Leave a natural crown profile and prune to good-quality growth points. Crown thin by up to 30% as required. Crown lift to up to 4m as required. (Superseded Spec - T1 - Oak - Fell due to decay at base. Ganoderma brackets present on two sides of the tree at the base on northeastern and southwestern sides with hollowing when sounded with mallet on north eastern side from base up to 0.6m. Tree owner will replace with a native tree.)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial Location Plan Tree 1Plan | 20 Jun 2024 | View |
| Location PlanPlan | 20 Jun 2024 | View |
| Tree PhotoSupporting Documents | 20 Jun 2024 | View |
| Officer Report 10263.pdf · PDF | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| Decision Notice 10263.pdf · PDF | 15 Aug 2024 | View |
| Tree PhotoSupporting Documents | 20 Jun 2024 | View |
| ApplicationApplication Form · PDF | 16 Jul 2024 | View |
| Tree PhotoSupporting Documents | 20 Jun 2024 | View |
| Aerial Tree Location PlanPlan | 20 Jun 2024 | View |
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