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
Crown reduce 1 Sycamore tree by 3 metres and re-shape.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P26/0347
- Ward
- Pedmore and Stourbridge East Ward, Pedmore & Stourbridge East
- UPRN
- 90159243
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| PlanDCPRVATE | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Photo of treeDCPHOTO | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Location planDCLOCPLN | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Sketch planDCGENPLN | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| PlanDCGENPLN | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| google imageDCPUBLIC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| planDCPUBLIC | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Tree application formTREEAPP | 13 Apr 2026 | View |
| Decision noticeDCDECIS | 1 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officers reportDCPUBLIC | 1 Sept 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision noticePlanning conditions
- Notwithstanding any of the details on the submitted application forms consent hereby granted for the works to the tree(s) is subject to the limitations specified in the schedule attached hereto. All works shall be carried out in accordance with the schedule and in compliance with British Standard BS 3998:2010 'Tree Work - Recommendations' Schedule: Crown reduce the sycamore by no more than 2 to 3 metres, ensuring the overall shape of the trees remains largely unchanged. All pruning cuts must not exceed a diameter of 100mm and should comply with BS3998:2010. Cuts are to be made back to the nearest suitable outward-facing lateral branch, maintaining a natural and balanced outline. Tree Works- Specified Limitations Informative It is a requirement of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990, that works to protected trees must be carried out in accordance with the details approved by the local planning authority. Under Section of 210 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, if any person contravenes the provisions of [F7a tree preservation order] [F7tree preservation regulations] otherwise than as mentioned in subsection (1), they shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction. REASON: To ensure that the visual amenity of the area is safeguarded.
- The tree works subject of this consent shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard BS 3998:2010 `Recommendations for Treework'. REASON: To ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practices. INFORMATIVE This permission is valid for a period of no more than 2 Years from the date of the decision, unless a condition states otherwise. Similarly this permission relates to a one off undertaking of the approved works unless a condition states otherwise. Prior to any tree works being carried out it is recommended that the tree(s) are inspected to ascertain the presence of any legally protected species (in particular birds, bats and badgers) that are likely to be affected by the approved works. If any protected species are discovered advice should be sought from appropriate organisations (RSPB or Natural England). If the trees subject to this application are situated on land not owned by the applicant, the applicant will need to get permission from the relevant land owners to undertake works to any parts of the trees that does not encroach over their land. The decision documents, including the decision notice, photos and plans, relating to this application are available to view in the 'Planning Online' section of the Council's website (www.dudley.gov.uk). Applicants, tree owners and contractors should satisfy themselves that the documents that they are working to are the correct documents prior to commencing any works to protected trees.
