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
Back Garden: T1 Pear. Remove deadwood only. Crown inspection only. No reduction to live growth.T2 Sycamore. Remove deadwood only. Remove damaged or hanging branches only. Any minor pruning limited to cutting back to suitable secondary growth points. Maximum reduction not exceeding 3m. No overall crown reduction.T3 Lime. Remove deadwood only. No reduction to live growth.T4 Lime. Remove deadwood only. No reduction to live growth.Officer Note:The proposed works are limited to the removal of deadwood and minor remedial pruning for safety purposes only. Such works are exempt under section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and do not require formal consent. No objection is raised provided that no live crown reduction or pruning beyond that described is carried out. Any additional works would require further notification.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00016/TCA
- Ward
- Clapham Town
- Agent
- Tree Surgeons in South London
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| SCHEDULE OF WORKSSupporting Docs · PDF | 5 Jan 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF | 5 Jan 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision & conditions
Planning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
