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
T1 Lombardy Poplar (Populus nigra 'Italica') Reduce height by 6-8m. Final height = 18m and final spread = 10m.
Proposal details
- Reference
- PA26/2212
- Alternative references
- PP-15028591
- Ward
- Heathfield Ward [HTF]
- Agent
- Cook
- UPRN
- 10002248152
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form - Redacted | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Tree Location planSubmitted Drawing | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| decisionDecision Notice | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
decisionPlanning conditions
- The proposed work is to be carried out to British Standard 3998 (2010) Tree Work Recommendations, by a reputable tree surgeon to the satisfaction of the Tree Preservation Officer who should be informed of the date of commencement of work.
