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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Swinford Cottage, The Street, Westwell, Ashford, TN25 4JX
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Council sourceT1 - Beech - Reduce Lateral spread South West side on one stem to clear BT cables by a max of 3.5 metres. Reduce lateral spread North West side of tree on one main branch by a max of 5 metres. Reduce lateral spread on East/South East side by 5 metres on one branch. Reason for works to clear BT lines over weighted branch over neighbours garden, as well as excessive shading, over weighted branch over drive.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice · PDF | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| OTH 2026 1421 Final Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
| Tree Location Plan - Plan APlan · PDF | 6 Aug 2026 | View |
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