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
T1 Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Front garden - TPO protected Carry out a crown reduction to the Sycamore, reducing no further than the previous points of reduction while retaining sufficient furnishing growth for continued crown continuity and canopy structure. Works to be undertaken sympathetically to maintain the natural form and long-term vitality of the tree, with all pruning cuts made to suitable growth points in accordance with BS39982010 - Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for works: General tree maintenance, allowing more light into property
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1312/TRE
- Alternative references
- PP-14950003
- Ward
- St Mary's & St James'
- Agent
- Alex McGauley
- UPRN
- 5300011199
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| File Size: 195438, Reference: Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault | 20 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 1046823, Reference: Sketch planDefault | 20 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 55063, Reference: Photographs and photomontagesDefault | 20 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 66404, Reference: Photographs and photomontagesDefault | 20 May 2026 | View |
| File Size: 123717, Reference: Photographs and photomontagesDefault | 20 May 2026 | View |
| 1_Braes_st.pdfDelegated Report | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| 900820-900818T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_345_v1.pdfTrees - Final Decision Note | 10 Jul 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
900820-900818T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_345_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.
