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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7 Lime Grove, Orpington, BR6 8LF
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Mature Oak tree in front garden - Reduce branches growing towards the house to no further than the previous pruning points. All previous pruning points shall be retained, not cut off. Reduce the rest of the crown such that at least 1 leaf/bud bearing branch, each a minimum 1m in length, extends from each of the previous pruning points. All previous pruning points shall be retained, not cut off.SUBJECT TO TPO 2725 (16.7.2021)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 5 May 2022 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report | 4 May 2022 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 2 Mar 2022 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 5 May 2022 | View |
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