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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.
Application overview
Robinia Tree (False Acacia) TPO 310 This is a mature large tree sited within the gardens of William Lodge close to the Buildings of William Lodge and alongside to the pavement, and road and parking bays on busy Cannonbury North Side. Following the clearance of extensive deadwood within the canopy of this by tree surgeons on 9 March further investigation indicated extensive fungal decay to the entire circumference of the base of the tree and decay to the rootball. Permission is sought to make the tree safe. The recommendation from the tree surgeons is to fell the tree. Although an extremely heavy crown reduction is an option the decay to the base appears so extensive that for safety reasons permission to fell the tree is sought. The tree has had extensive deadwood in the canopy that was recently removed and bracket fungus on the main stem has appeared in the past (Chicken in the Woods) further indications of poor health.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/0732/TRE
- Alternative references
- PP-14789652
- Ward
- Canonbury
- Agent
- Greg Aldridge
- UPRN
- 5300037002
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| File Size: 221588, Reference: Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| File Size: 309821, Reference: Sketch planDefault | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| File Size: 989363, Reference: Arboricultural implicationsDefault | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| File Size: 3811069, Reference: Evidence to verify applicationDefault | 17 Mar 2026 | View |
| william_lodge.pdfDelegated Report | 22 May 2026 | View |
| 852715-852712T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_328_v1.pdfTrees - Final Decision Note | 22 May 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
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Decision & conditions
852715-852712T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_328_v1.pdfPlanning conditions
- TREE WORKS (COMPLIANCE): All tree work shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard BS3998 - Recommendations for Tree Work. In addition: a) No fires shall be lit within [10] metres of the nearest point of the canopy of any retained tree. No equipment, machinery or structure shall be attached to or supported by a retained tree. b) No mixing of cement or use of other contaminating materials or substances shall take place within, or close enough to, a root protection area that seepage or displacement could cause them to enter a root protection area. c) No alterations or variations to the approved works or tree protection schemes shall be made without prior written consent of the local planning authority. REASON: In the interest of the protection of trees and to safeguard visual amenities.
- PLANTING OF A NEW TREE: A replacement tree is to be planted within twelve months of the removal of the existing [species] tree. The position, size and species of the replacement tree are to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to planting taking place. Details of soil preparation, staking, irrigation and maintenance of the tree are also to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to planting taking place. REASON: To ensure the continued amenity and environmental benefits provided by the tree and the planting of an appropriate species.
