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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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LYNCHGATE, LYNCH CLOSE, LONDON, SE3 0RN
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LYNCHGATE, LYNCH CLOSE, LONDON, SE3 0RN
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View council mapTree works amended as agent's email 15.7.25 to crown reduce front sycamore (T1), not fell:FRONT: ONE Sycamore (T1)(ht.10m) CROWN REDUCE HEIGHT by 2-3m from 10m to 7-8m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1-2m to radius 2-3m to previous reduction points, CROWN LIFT to 3m above ground level. Reason: tree close to house, previously crown reduced.REAR (adj garden): ONE Mimosa (T2)(ht.6m) LATERAL REDUCE by 1m from 4m to 3m on SE compass point. Reason: remove overhang from neighbouring garden.REAR (nr. conservatory): ONE Silver Birch (T3)(ht.8m) LATERAL REDUCE by 1m from 4m to 3m on S compass point and remove one damaged branch. Reason: clearance from conservatory, general maintenance.REAR: ONE Pittosporum (T4)(ht.5m) CROWN REDUCE by 2-3m from 5m to ht.2-3m. Reason: to create more space & a nice even, trimmed tree.Informative A: the retention of the front sycamore with crown reduction, not fell, and maintenance of rear vegetation is greatly appreciated for amenity, wildlife and environmental benefits. Informative B: please create habitat log piles with arisings for wildlife and biodiversity.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 17 Jul 2025 | View |
| Tree photo 5Photographs | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Statement of worksCase Copy Documents · PDF | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Tree photoPhotographs | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Tree photo 3Photographs | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Tree photo 4Photographs | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Application formApplication Form · PDF | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Sketch planCase Copy Drawings | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Tree photo 2Photographs | 20 May 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.
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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