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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Cranford, Elm Walk, Orpington, BR6 8LX
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Reduce size of crown & reduce the risk of branch failure - G1 x3 Goat Willow - Pollard at 8m (access to neighbours rear garden required).T2 Oak - Raise low branches to 6m. Reduce low lateral branch over the play area by 1m. Remove significant dead wood. Reduce crown by 2m taking back to suitable growth points and shape to keep a balanced crown. T3 Oak - Raise low branches to 6m and remove epicormic trunk growth. Remove significant dead wood. Reduce crown by 3m taking back to suitable growth points and shape to keep a balanced crown. T4 Oak - Raise low branches to 6m. Reduce low lateral branch over the play area by 2m. Remove significant dead wood. Reduce crown by 2m taking back to suitable growth points and shape to keep a balanced crown.G3 Leylandii - Reduce size of crown to the top of the hedge and trim top of hedge using hedge cutter to bring into a straight line.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 5 Sept 2022 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 26 Sept 2022 | View |
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