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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16 The Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1JA
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T1 Oak - Raise to 4m reducing the low limb at 3m to a growth point approximately 2m from the main stem to provide clearance to summer house roof. Thin the canopy by 20% to allow light penetration and allow the air to flow through the canopy.SUBJECT TO TPO 2761 (14.7.2022)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 17 Jul 2024 | View |
| NEIGHBOUR COMMENT (SUPPORT) SUBMITTED ONLINESupport Comment · PDF | 22 Jul 2024 | View |
| Officer Delegation ReportOfficer Delegation Report · PDF | 20 Sept 2024 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 20 Sept 2024 | View |
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