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 The Drive Harold Wood Romford RM3 0DU
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Council sourceOak Tree - Tree Preservation Order 01 2021 - T1 - Inspection of Tree for ongoing maintenance and health assessment was carried out by Oakleys Tree & Garden Services (Jason 07947 630800) on 29th Septemand and they advised that no pollarding of the tree would be required for 2-3 years but removal of ivy from tree should be undertaken as this could affect the health of the tree over time. We are seeking permission to remove the ivy to a height of 1.5 metres from the ground.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer ReportOfficer Report | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Officer Report for Decision under Delegated AuthorityOfficer Report for Decision under Delegated Authority | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice Trees - DN_TREESDecision Notice Trees - DN_TREES | 18 Nov 2025 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 1 Oct 2025 | View |
| APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTAPPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT | 1 Oct 2025 | View |
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