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 Graden:London Plane (T1) - crown reduce: Reduce height by 5m from 20m to 15m and lateral spread by 4m from 14m to 10m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions for the owner & neighbouring property.Hornbeam (T2) - crown reduce: Reduce height by 3m from 17m to 14m and lateral spread by 3m from 16m to 13m. Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form as the tree is on a cyclical pruning programme and improve light conditions for the owner.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00154/TCA
- Ward
- Kennington
- Agent
- Amber Tree Care
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGESSupporting Docs | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGESSupporting Docs | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| STATEMENT OF REASONS FOR WORKSupporting Docs · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
