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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5 Walmer Close, Orpington, BR6 7DX
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T2 Plane (currently standing at approx. 19m in height with a lateral spread of 7m) - Overall crown reduction of 3m in height and 3m from the lateral spread (leaving the tree standing at 16m in height with a lateral spread of 4m).SUBJECT TO TPO 2288 (5.12.2008)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 30 May 2022 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 15 Jul 2022 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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