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 Manor Office, 43 Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2RB
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Council sourceWorks to tree the subject of TPO No 01 of 1971 Griselinia - lateral reduction by 5 metres of branches to the side of The Manor Office situated in a Conservation area.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| £0.00 payment · PDF | 18 Feb 2025 | View |
| DM35 Officers Report.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| DM20 Site Notice.pdf · PDF | 26 Feb 2025 | View |
| Application Form (R)Document · PDF | 18 Feb 2025 | View |
| Tree PhotoPhoto | 18 Feb 2025 | View |
| Folkestone Town Council CommentsDocument · PDF | 19 Mar 2025 | View |
| DM Decision Notice TPO.pdf · PDF | 16 Apr 2025 | View |
| DM81 List of Consultations.pdf · PDF | 26 Feb 2025 | View |
| Photo illustration of reductionPhoto | 26 Feb 2025 | View |
| Sketch PlanPlan | 18 Feb 2025 | View |
| DM15 Neighbour Letter.pdf · PDF | 26 Feb 2025 | View |
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