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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Downe Activity Centre, Birdhouse Lane, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7LJ
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T4 Ash - Fell to a safe height.T15 Oak - Fell to a safe height.T17 Ash - Fell to ground level.T20 Silver Birch - Fell to ground level.T21 Oak - Fell to ground level.T22 Ash - Fell to ground level.T30 Ash - Fell to ground level.SUBJECT TO TPO 2789 (6.6.2022)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 21 Nov 2023 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 18 Mar 2024 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 18 Mar 2024 | View |
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