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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Rivendell, 26 Forest Drive, Keston, BR2 6EF
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Rivendell, 26 Forest Drive, Keston, BR2 6EF
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T1 Oak on rear boundary in rear garden - Remove 1 lowest branch which is showing evidence of dieback.T2 Beech on left hand boundary in rear garden - Reduce a selection of side laterals extending over the garden by up to 1.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points where possible.T3 Yew on left hand boundary in rear garden - Reduce the overall height by up to 1.5m and trim and shape the remaining canopy to create a more compact and balanced form.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 2 Oct 2023 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 11 Sept 2023 | View |
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