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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Thomas Bennett Community College, Ashdown Drive, Tilgate, Crawley
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Council sourceT106 Common Oak - Reduce over-extended limbs overhanging college playing field by a maximum of 4 metres to nearest suitable growth points and reduce remaining height and crown radius by a maximum of 2.5 metres to nearest suitable growth points (amended description). T158 Common Oak - Reduce branch with hazard beam over school by 2.5 metres from tip.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Forms | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
| Thomas Bennet Community College - Tree Survey Plan 2026.pdfCurrent Drawings | 11 Jun 2026 | View |
| Delegated report_CR20260360TPO(1).pdfOfficer Report | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| DN_CR20260360TPO.pdfDecision | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
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