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.
Application overview
Proposed works comprise: -Crown lifting to approximately 5 metres above ground level to provide improved clearance beneath the canopy and enhance usability of the garden space. -Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres from the outer canopy extremities to reduce overall height and lateral spread while maintaining the natural form and balanced appearance of the trees. -Removal of any dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches as part of good arboricultural management. All works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 – Tree Work Recommendations.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1257/TRE
- Alternative references
- PP-14797435
- Ward
- Laycock
- Agent
- Sara Leonor
- UPRN
- 5300016199
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| File Size: 222767, Reference: Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault | 13 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 209299, Reference: Sketch planDefault | 14 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 2405753, Reference: Block plan of the siteDefault | 14 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 4098111, Reference: Additional plansDefault | 14 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 79807, Reference: Other relevant informationDefault | 14 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 1718989, Reference: Photographs and photomontagesDefault | 14 May 2026 | View |
| 21_22_Canonbury_Square.pdfDelegated Report | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
| 873709-873708T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_341_v1.pdfTrees - Final Decision Note | 12 Jun 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
873709-873708T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_341_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.
