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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17 Spinney Close Rainham RM13 8LR
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Council sourceOak tree T21 is in the front garden of 17 Spinney Close, facing the corner of the house. Some branches now extend over the roof and brush the roof tiles when the wind blows. We would like to trim these back to prevent damage to our roof. We have sought, and been granted, the same permission previously, in 2020.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice Trees - DN_TREESDecision Notice Trees - DN_TREES | 18 Jun 2026 | View |
| PlansPlans | 18 May 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 18 May 2026 | View |
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