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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The Barns 5 Devon Lane Bottesford Leicestershire NG13 0BZ
Last published check: 28 Sept 2026, 03:11. Check the council record for more recent changes.
The Barns 5 Devon Lane Bottesford Leicestershire NG13 0BZ
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View council mapT1 - Silver BirchMature tree.Reduce height by up to 3m and crown spread by ~1m, pruning to maintain natural form (BS3998:2010).T2 - Crimson King (Norway Maple)Fell tree to as close to ground level as practicable (BS3998:2010).T3 - Tree Fell tree to ground level (BS3998:2010).T4 - BayReduce height and spread by ~50% to manage size and form.T5 - AppleLight trim to manage size and shape.T6 - Lilac (Near River Decking)Fell to ground level, as close as practicable.S1 - Low-Level Bushes & ShrubsTrim and tidy all remaining shrubs/bushes for a uniform, manageable appearance.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
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| ConsentDecision · PDF | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application form - without personal data 21.11.2025Forms and plans · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| Sketch plan 21.11.2025Forms and plans | 21 Nov 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.