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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Balfour Gardens, The Leas, Folkestone
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Council sourceWorks to trees subject to TPO No 03 of 1983 comprising of G1 Holm Oak remove 0.2 metre diameter deadwood overhanging public footway at a height of 3 metres. T2 Holm Oak remove 0.15 metres diameter branch at a height of 2 metres.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice TPO.pdf · PDF | 13 Oct 2026 | View |
| Tree Inspection ReportDocument · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Officers Report.pdf · PDF | 13 Oct 2026 | View |
| Application Form (R)Document · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
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