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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15 Birch Mead, Orpington, BR6 8LT
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T1 Oak tree situated in land just behind No.15 Birch Mead - Remove 1 x low hanging limb over the garden house. Prune remaining canopy gently back by up to 1m to alleviate encroachment. SUBJECT TO TPO 226 (12.7.1984)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 2 Jul 2024 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report | 16 Sept 2024 | View |
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