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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53 Sheldon Avenue, Hornsey, London, N6 4NH
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G001 - Cultivar Apple (Malus domestica) & Cherry Plum - (Prunus cerasifera). Fell both trees within Group G001 to as near ground level as practicable. G004 - Cherry Trees (x3) - Fell the three Cherry trees within Group G004 to ground level. T002 - Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - To fell the Horse Chestnut to ground level. The tree is currently exhibiting visible dieback, extensive deadwood throughout the canopy, and a significant cavity within the main stem. These defects indicate structural decline and present an elevated risk of branch or stem failure. In view of its condition, removal is recommended on safety grounds. Due to its size and condition, sectional dismantling with appropriate rigging techniques will be employed to ensure safe and controlled removal. Pyrus communis (T003) - Fell to ground level and grind stump Lilac (T004) - Fell to ground level Reason for works: Garden to be redesigned and will plant new trees in a more suitable location (DESCRIPTION AMENDED 27/02/2026 TO ADD FELLING OF T003 PYRUS COMMUNIS)
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| Document | Published | Action |
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| s3.jpg | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| s5.jpg | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree photos | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| S7.jpg | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| s4.jpg | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree Work Report HGY.2026.0491 · PDF | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| Tree photos | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| s1.jpg | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree photos | 30 Mar 2026 | View |
| S6.jpg | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| s2.jpg | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| SHELDON MAP.jpg | 27 Feb 2026 | View |
| 53 Sheldon Avenue Tree Survey, AIA, AMS & TPP · PDF | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
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