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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Bedgebury Court, 71 Albemarle Road, Beckenham, BR3 5HW
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T1 Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) on front left boundary - Climb to reduce in height by approximately 2.5m from 18m down to 15.5 and average radial spread by approximately 2m from 10m to 8m. Remove major deadwood and sever ivy to create a 1m clearance band from ground level.T2 Cedrus deodara (Deodar cedar) on front right, adjacent to property - Climb to reduce in height by approximately 2m from 17m down to 155 and average radial spread by approximately 2m from 7m to 5m, being sure to create a 2m clearance from the adjacent property.Remove major deadwood. (Tree is in the middle of the boundary line but completely overhangs clients property)T3 Robinia pseudoacacia (False acacia) on front right boundary - Climb to reduce the southern spread by approximately 3.5m to a vertical leader to encourage correction of the lean. SUBJECT TO TPO 1189 (7.3.1995)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 22 Feb 2024 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report | 20 Feb 2024 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 22 Dec 2023 | View |
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