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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7 Forest Drive, Keston, BR2 6EE
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T1 Beech in front garden - Remove major deadwood and reduce the remaining height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1m, maintaining a natural shape.H1 Cherry Laurel on rear left hand boundary - Trim back height and garden side only of previous seasons re-growth to create a tight and compact hedge with correct level.T2 Cypress on rear boundary - Section fell as close to ground level as possible.T3 Oak on rear left hand boundary (neighbouring tree) - Remove major deadwood, split and hanging branches throughout crown and remove 3 lowest limbs overhanging the client's greenhouse.T4 Oak on rear left hand boundary neighbouring side - Reduce the overall height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 3m, cutting back to appropriate growing points where possible and remove major deadwood.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 7 May 2024 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 22 Mar 2024 | View |
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