Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
T1 Lime (No.11) – Reduce limb overhanging garden close back to boundary, reduce crown by 2-3m and crown raise to 4m. Remove deadwood. T2 Oak (Overhanging No.12 and 11) – Reduce stem overhanging No.11 conservatory by approx.4m. T5 Oak (No. 15) – Reduce SW side of crown by 3-4m due to severe overhang into No.15s garden. T6 Cherry (No.18) – Reduce in height by 3-4m and reduce lateral branches to shape due to V union at base of tree. This will reduce the crown weight and minimise chance of failure. T7 Poplar (14 Hollywell Close) – Pollard back to previous cut points due to overgrown regrowth, sever Ivy and remove as much Ivy as possible. T8 Lime (No.13) - Reduce SW side of crown by 2-3m to minimise overhang over property. SUBJECT TO TPO 1433 (10.8.1988)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/04097/TPO
- Alternative references
- PP-14284796
- Ward
- Chelsfield
- Agent
- Mr Adam Ashworth
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PENHALE CLOSE, ORPINGTON and 14 Holywell Close
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 25-04097 TPO DECDecision Notice · PDF | 7 Nov 2025 | View |
| 2504097 PENHALE CLOSESigned Delegated Report | 28 Oct 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 27 Aug 2025 | View |
| The Maples - Tree work findings for application.pdf · PDF | 27 Aug 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
25-04097 TPO DECPlanning conditions
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