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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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51A HEATHFIELD ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6BB
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Council sourceT1 Damson tree in rear garden – Remove stubs on tree. Cut back to main branch and carry out a 15% thin to the crown. Reduce crown shape by approx. 1.5m in length from height and left-hand side. (Leave the crown of the tree on the house side as it is used for screening). Cut back the ivy on tree to reduce spread and weight. T2 Cypress tree in front garden – Cut left hand limb back to main trunk. Prune the limb next to the house to allow a 1m clearance from the corner of the house.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Area - Decision Notice · PDF | 11 Mar 2026 | View |
| Sketch plan of trees location.jpg | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Damson tree.jpg | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
| Cypress tree.jpg | 11 Feb 2026 | View |
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