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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The Ferns, 153-163 Southwood Lane, Hornsey, London, N6 5TA
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T1 - Large Sycamore - Reduce by 30% on all aspects - cutting branch lengths of approximately 3 metres - The tree would be reduced in height by approximately 3 to 4 metres, and sides brought in to give well balanced shape. T2 - Row of 6 Limes - reduce all trees by a third =and sever ivy at base where applicable. T3 -2 small ash - light reduction on both trees, Cutting branch lengths up to 1.5 metres. T4 - Sycamore overhanging driveway to garages - reduce lateral branches by approximately 2.5 metres - T4 is pruning of lower crown only.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Photos | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree Work Report HGY.2026.1247 · PDF | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| The Ferns Sketch plan.jpeg | 5 May 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 5 May 2026 | View |
| Tree Photos | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree Photos | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Comments from the Highgate Neighbourhood Forum · PDF | 21 May 2026 | View |
| Tree Photos | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree Photos | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree Photos | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
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