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.
Application overview
Rear 47 Romilly Crescent: The magnolia tree needs pruning again - to balance crown, reduce to no more than 50%. The tree has started to overhang the house (47) as well as a significant portion of both gardensThe Holly and Bay are also overgrown requiring up to 50% crown reduction. Work will be carried out by Ness, Tree Surgeon, Cardiff Technoscapes. I will consult with them to ensure appropriate level of tree pruning to maintain long term tree health.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/01954/WTCA
- Ward
- RIVERSIDE
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATIONReport · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| WORKS TO TREES IN CON AREA DECISIONDecision · PDF | 16 Sept 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF | 8 Sept 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision & conditions
WORKS TO TREES IN CON AREA DECISIONPlanning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
