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.
Council planning record
41 Manor Road Romford RM1 2RD
41 Manor Road Romford RM1 2RD
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The proposed works include: Pruning overhanging branches from three Horse Chestnut trees Pruning overhanging branches from one Oak tree Minor crown reduction where required to reduce weight on extended limbs Removal of any dead or potentially hazardous branches All works will be carried out by a qualified and insured tree surgeon and undertaken in accordance with appropriate arboricultural standards. No trees are intended to be removed. Oak tree (with ivy) left side, about 8 m forward from the rear fence Horse Chestnut (left) rear left corner behind the oak Horse Chestnut (centre/right) rear boundary Horse Chestnut (far right) rear right corner
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer Report for Decision under Delegated AuthorityOfficer Report for Decision under Delegated Authority | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice Trees - DN_TREESDecision Notice Trees - DN_TREES | 24 Apr 2026 | View |
| PlansPlans | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 26 Mar 2026 | View |
| PlansPlans | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
| PlansPlans | 13 Mar 2026 | View |
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