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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
1 x Catalpa (applicants ref. T1) - Thin crown to remove approximately 20% of live branches to improve light and air penetration through crown. Most thinning cuts will be between 1 and 3 centimetres in diameter. Raise lower branches no larger than 4cm to a height of 3-4 metres to improve clearance over gardens. Clean to remove all dead, diseased and broken branches 2 centimetres in diameter and larger throughout crown to improve health and appearance and reduce risk of branch failure.
Proposal details
- Reference
- TCP/0509/26
- Alternative references
- PP-15189436
- Ward
- Garden Suburb
- Agent
- Bartlett Tree Experts
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| THE LOCATION PLANSite Location Plan · PDF | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| SKETCH PLANDrawing | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
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