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 Ninhams Wood, Orpington, BR6 8NJ
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5 Ninhams Wood, Orpington, BR6 8NJ
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T1 Horse Chestnut - Reduce horizontal spread by up to 3m to clear car parking area, and reduce overhang on road. Blend into existing height, overall height to remain unchanged.T4 Sycamore - Reduce southern half of tree by up to 4m, to reduce overhang on pool and garden area. Blend into existing height, overall height to remain unchanged.T5 Laurel - Reduce tree by up to 3m, all sides and height, to reduce overhang on pool and garden areas.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 27 Oct 2023 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 20 Nov 2023 | View |
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