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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HOMEWALK HOUSE, JEWS WALK, LONDON, SE26 4NN
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561-570 - Limes - Pollard to previous points approx 1.5-2m. 561-570 - Pollard to previous points to elevate risk of branch failure due to decay within original pollard points. 571 - Sycamore - Remove epicormic growth at 1.3m on main stem. 571 - To give clearance of obstructive growth over foot path by removal of epicormic growth. 572 - Sycamore - Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter, crown lift to a height of 4m from ground level. 572 - Removal of deadwood to reduce risk of damage or injury from falling debris. crown lift To give sufficient height clearance over the car park to avoid damages. 585 - Weeping Ash - treat stump using eco plugs - exempt work. 586 -587 - Weeping Ash - Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. crown lift to a height of 3m from 3m. 586 - 587 - Removal of deadwood to reduce risk of damage or injury from falling debris over garden area of site. crown lift To give sufficient height clearance over the site garden area to avoid injury from the low level vegetation. 588 - Robinia - crown reduce by 1.5-2m, cut back from neighbouring prop to give 2.5m clearance, crown lift to a height of 3m, sever and remove 1m section of ivy using hand tools only. 588 - To give sufficient clearance from the neighbouring property to enable maintenance and prevent possible damage. 591 - Ash - Crown reduce by 2-2.5m to previous reduction points. 591 - Reduction to suitable growth points to promote new growth and new vitality. To allow more natural light and reduce the need for the client to use unnecessary resources during day light hours. 592-604 - Lime - Pollard to previous points approx 1.5-2m. 592-604 - Pollard to previous points to elevate risk of branch failure due to decay within original pollard points.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
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| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 22 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree reportCase Copy Documents · PDF | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Tree inspection & arboricultural reportCase Copy Documents · PDF | 19 May 2026 | View |
| Application formApplication Form · PDF | 19 May 2026 | View |
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