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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Whitethorns, 41 Park Avenue, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 8LH
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T1 Scots Pine - Canopy raise low hanging branches over driveway to approximately 4m-4.5m above ground level. Remove deadwood. Reduce over-extended branches to north by 2-3m and height by up to 2m to form balanced crown shape. Canopy raise remaining lower crown to give overall balanced appearance.T2 Douglas Fir - Remove deadwood only (exempt).
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 7 Nov 2024 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 24 Oct 2024 | View |
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