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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Theydon Bower, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7AB
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Council sourceTPO/EPF/14/82 T2: Acer - Crown reduce by up to 2m, as specified. T4: Acer – Remove lowest limb, as specified. Crown lift to 5m above ground level, as specified. T5: Thorn, T6: Beech & T7: Ash – Crown lift to 5m above ground level over road, as specified. GRP3: Mixed Shrubs – incl 1 x Beech: Reduce lateral limbs to fence line, as specified. T11: Oak – Specific limb reduction over garden wall, as specified. Crown lift to 4m above ground level over lawn area, as specified. T25 & T26: 2 x Lime & T27: 1 x Thorn – Crown lift over garages to 5m above ground level, as specified. T29: Birch - Remove lowest limb, as specified.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| REVISED - Tree Location PlanPlan · PDF | 26 Oct 2022 | View |
| DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF | 12 Jan 2023 | View |
| Epping Town Council Comments · PDF | 8 Nov 2022 | View |
| officer report | 12 Jan 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 27 Sept 2022 | View |
| Map of TPO's · PDF | 4 Nov 2022 | View |
| 040445 - Site Photos.pdf · PDF | 27 Sept 2022 | View |
| TPO List Plan · PDF | 4 Nov 2022 | View |
| FOR RH - JC Clarification of TPO Ref No's | 26 Oct 2022 | View |
| SUPERSEDED - 040445 - Site Map.pdf · PDF | 27 Sept 2022 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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