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
All works as per per previous consents (application no P2018/3003/TRE, P2021/1670/TRE and P2023/2587) 3 x Lime Trees - overall growth reduction to previous outermost pruning points (approx 2m branch length). On building side reduce to approx 3m branch length (including removal of side branches to approx 100mm diameter to inner pruning points) to create 3m clearance from building . Removal of basal & epicormic growth. Reasons for work: branches sweeping residents' windows, banging in the wind and blocking out significant amount of natural light.
Proposal details
- Reference
- P2026/1796/TRE
- Alternative references
- PP-15068418
- Ward
- Mildmay
- UPRN
- 5300040503
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| File Size: 197479, Reference: Application Form - Without Personal DataDefault | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| File Size: 248905, Reference: Additional plansDefault | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1_Harecourt.pdfDelegated Report | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| 943142-943137T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_351_v1.pdfTrees - Final Decision Note | 20 Aug 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
943142-943137T-_Decision_Notice_-AP8_351_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.
