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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4, Lancaster Drive, Loughton, IG10 3NQ
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Front Of Property T1 - Whitebeam Cut back to the Kerb and reduce remaining tree by 1 metre leaving at suitable growth. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location T2 - Silver Birch Cut back over the Parking Bay and reduce by 2 metres leaving at suitable growth. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance programme to retain the tree at a suitable size for its location
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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