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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The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TT
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The Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, Elham, Canterbury, CT4 6TT
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Works to trees in a Conservation area comprising of T1 Sweet Chestnut remove low branch to 'dog leg' at approx 4 metres above ground, T2 Ash remove latest limb on Northeastern side, T3 Lime remove 'bulge' in epicormic growth on Northern side constitutes reduction of growth of up to 3 metres, T3 Thuja reduce height by up to 3 metres plus reduction in side growth of 2 metres, G5 4 x Beech crown lift of up to 4 metres, T6 Ash crown lift on Southern side by removing lowest overhanging branch, T7 Beech reduce crown by up to 4 metres
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DM Works to Trees Decision.pdf · PDF | 26 Jan 2024 | View |
| Application Form(R)Form · PDF | 21 Dec 2023 | View |
| Aerial PhotoPhoto · PDF | 21 Dec 2023 | View |
| DM20 Site Notice.pdf · PDF | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| DM81 List of Consultations.pdf · PDF | 3 Jan 2024 | View |
| DM35 Officers Report.pdf · PDF | 26 Jan 2024 | View |
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