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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29, Retreat Way, Chigwell, IG7 6EL
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Council sourceTPO/EPF/18/88 (Ref: A4) T1: Oak - Reduce lateral and sub-lateral branches away from property by up to 1.5m, as specified. Crown reduce height by up to 1.5m, as specified. T2: Ash - Reduce lateral and sub-lateral growth of stem growing towards property by up to 3m, as specified. Reduce low limb exending over footpath by up to 3m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Retreat Way 3.jpeg | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
| 29 Retreat Way 5.jpeg | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| 29 Retreat Way 1.jpeg | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| officer report | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| 29 Retreat Way 4.jpeg | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Sketch Plan for 29 Retreat Way.pdf · PDF | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| 29 Retreat Way 2.jpeg | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
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