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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32 Southcliffe Road Christchurch BH23 4EW
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Council sourceG1 -3 Sycamores Lateral crown reduction of up to 3 meters to both sides of canopy G1- 3 Sycamores - Lesser works - Reduce lower lateral branches by up to 2.5m on the northern side (over the garden) to suitable live growth points to leave a flowing canopy line. Crown raise to allow 3m clearance from ground level over the garden, affecting secondary and tertiary limbs only. Reduce lateral branches on the southern side (Cliff Drive) by up to 1m to prevent congestion with the adjacent Holm oak. Crown raise to allow a 5m clearance from ground level over the roadside, affecting secondary and tertiary limbs only.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Split Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 13 Jan 2025 | View |
| Tree Officer ReportOfficer Report | 13 Jan 2025 | View |
| revised sketchPlan | 13 Dec 2024 | View |
| ApplicationformredactedApplication Form | 22 Nov 2024 | View |
| Radford 1 photoSupporting Document | 22 Nov 2024 | View |
| Radford 4 - photoSupporting Document | 22 Nov 2024 | View |
| Radford 3 - photoSupporting Document | 22 Nov 2024 | View |
| Radford 2 - photoSupporting Document | 22 Nov 2024 | View |
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