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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32 The Glen, Orpington, BR6 8LR
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G1 Laurel hedge - Fell/dismantle section to ground level. Stumps to be ground out in preparation for replanting and establishing new hedge of suitable species.T1 Oak on rear boundary of 11 Park Avenue - Remove deadwood from section of crown overhanging 32 The Glen and remove lowest branch, which sits at approximately 5m high, back to main trunk. G2 x4 Lawson Cypress trees and Bay tree - Raise crowns (on side within 32 The Glen boundary) to approximately 4m.T2 Spruce - Remove three lowest branches on right hand side to balance and make crown more symmetrical.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 16 Dec 2020 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 14 Jan 2021 | View |
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