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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Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY
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Two sycamores located at the boundary between Alexandra Park and 1 Springfield Avenue. Due to subsidence in this property, the owner contracted a survey which stated that the tree at the boundary could be contributing to the subsidence. The Park's tree specialist recommended the removal of those trees without prejudice. The trees are classified as category C. This application is seeking approval for the removal of both trees. Specs: Tree Code: 385590 Species: Acer Pseudo Platanus – Sycamore Height: 12m DBH: 140mm Comments: Asymmetrical young tree Tree Code: 385588 Species: Acer Pseudo Platanus – Sycamore Tree conditions: Asymmetric growth, climber (creeper) Height: 15m DBH: 410mm Comments: Ivy smothered, asymmetrical crown
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1 springfield sycamores.png | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| 1 springfield Sycamores location.jpg | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| HGY 0359 Tree Work Report Template · PDF | 29 Feb 2024 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
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