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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ABBOTT HOUSE, 161 JERNINGHAM ROAD, LONDON, SE14 5NJ
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TWO cherry trees (T1-T2)(hts.6m) CROWN REDUCTION HEIGHT by 2m from 6m to 4m, REDUCE RADIUS by 1m from 4m to 3m. CROWN THIN by 25 %. Reason: Reduction on all laterals and verticals, back to appropriate growth points, as part of regular maintenance.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Tree informationCase Copy Documents · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Tree location planCase Copy Drawings · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Tree photoPhotographs · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Site planCase Copy Drawings · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application formApplication Form · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.