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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G6 Mix of Holly and Yew, G7 Laurel, T8 Cypress conifer, G9 Mix of holly and Laurel, T10 Cypress conifer, T11 Cypress conifer, G13 Laurel - These trees and groups of trees form evergreen hedge around the boundary of rear garden. Reduce height of all down to a minimum height of 4m. Due to the slope of the garden, there will be some variation in height. Cut back spread into garden of No. 5, in line with the patio and lawn area, shown in red on plan.T14 Fir - Crown lift to 3m.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 22 Jan 2024 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 18 Mar 2024 | View |
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