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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216 High Street Hornchurch RM12 6QP
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Council sourceThe acacia tree has dead branches including the top section of the centre trunk. The tree surgeon suggests removing the dead and trimming by 40% reshape the tree for stability. The tree is at the bottom of the garden and if it fell it could land on a neighbouring property or our property.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| t0143.23 orOfficer Report - DEL_REP2 | 12 Dec 2023 | View |
| Officer Report for Decision under Delegated AuthorityOfficer Report for Decision under Delegated Authority | 12 Dec 2023 | View |
| Decision Notice Trees - DN_TREESDecision Notice Trees - DN_TREES | 12 Dec 2023 | View |
| PhotosOther | 21 Nov 2023 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form | 21 Nov 2023 | View |
| Site planOther | 21 Nov 2023 | View |
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