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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Woodlands, 29 Durham Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0QE
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T1 Bay - Trim all previous seasons re-growth to create a tight and compact form.G1 Pyracantha, Robinia & Laurel on front left hand boundary - Reduce the height by up to 1.5m, shaping accordingly, trimming both sides to create a tight and compact hedge. Reduce the canopy of the Robinia re-growth to create a rounded shape.H1 Lawson Cypress & Yew on front boundary - Reduce the height by up to 1.5m, shaping accordingly, trimming both sides to create a tight and compact hedge and trim back from around bin area.T3 & T4 Cypress x 2 on front right hand boundary, adjacent to driveway - Reduce the overall height by up to 3m and trim and shape the remaining canopy to create a more compact and balanced form. Lightly lift lower canopy over driveway.T5 Partially collapsed dead Plum on front boundary - Section fell as close to ground level as possible reducing any live growth around base of tree to re-establish.T6 Hazel on front right hand boundary - Cut back all branches overhanging into neighbouring property.T7 Cotoneaster on rear right hand corner - Cut back to boundary any side laterals overhanging neighbours property.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| Acknowledgement LetterAcknowledgement Letter · PDF | 5 Feb 2025 | View |
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