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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6 Little Thrift, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NQ
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T1 Cryptomeria Japonica on front boundary - Remove epicormic growth. Trim all round removing current seasons growth.T2 Leylandi on rear right boundary in neighbouring garden - Trim side face as hard as possible whilst retaining green foliage throughout (clients side).T3 Silver birch on rear left boundary - Reduce height and average radial spread of tree by approximately 1.5m and 1m respectively, taking care to prune to live secondary growth points and maintaining an even and balanced shape appropriate to species.T4 Silver birch on rear boundary - Dismantle, with final cut to be made as close to ground level as is reasonably practical.T5 Cherry on rear right boundary - Dismantle, with final cut to be made as close to ground level as is reasonably practical.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 1 May 2025 | View |
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