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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12 Elphinstone Road Christchurch BH23 5LL
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T1 Quercus robur - Tree located within 14 Elphinstone Road - overhanging driveway at the front of the property. 1983 NO 48 A1. We wish to remove the branch which is approximately 4-6 inches in diameter to free up the cable. The branch will be reduced back to an appropriate secondary pruning point if possible of no less than 30% of the diameter of the primary branch (amended proposal)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| Tree Officer ReportOfficer Report | 6 Oct 2026 | View |
| TWA Tree Works ApplicationApplication Form | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| Tree Location PlanPlan | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
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