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.
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6-16 LOCK CHASE, LONDON, SE3 9HA
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6-16 LOCK CHASE, LONDON, SE3 9HA
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View council mapONE Holm Oak (T1)(ht. 14m) LATERAL REDUCTION by 2m from 7m to 5m on E compass point, CROWN LIFT eastern canopy to 4m above ground level. Reason: Reduction to shape canopy, pruning to suitable points and maintaining natural aesthetic. Work undertaken to bring back to form and improve light conditions for owners and create conditions for planted up beds below canopy to flourish. No reduction in heightInformative A: The sensitive management of the tree is greatly appreciated for landscape amenity, wildlife, wellbeing, and urban forest canopy for environmental benefits to mitigate the effects of climate change.Informative B: Wherever possible, please create habitat log piles in the garden from cut branches for wildlife and biodiversity.Informative C: Planting a small tree in the lawn would be appreciated, if amenable.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 28 Apr 2025 | View |
| Tree image 1Photographs · PDF | 22 Apr 2025 | View |
| Aerial site planSite Location Plan | 1 Apr 2025 | View |
| Site location planSite Location Plan | 1 Apr 2025 | View |
| Statement of workCase Copy Documents · PDF | 1 Apr 2025 | View |
| Application formApplication Form · PDF | 1 Apr 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.