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 Old Rectory 16 School Lane Sherington Newport Pagnell MK16 9NF
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G1 comprising 3 Cupress and one twin stem Ash growing within the group - Cupress approx 12m high, reduce height by 40% (approximately 4-5m), historically planted by the property to the north in Griggs Orchard, now too large for location and blocking light. Ash 18m high on the edge of the stream, concerns over root stability as the area is saturated and floods more often in recent times - reduce the canopy by 30% approximately 4 - 5m back to appropriate reduction points
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| decision noticeAPPDNOT - Decision Notice · PDF | 22 Feb 2022 | View |
| Application formAPPFRWEB - Application Form - Web Form · PDF | 11 Jan 2022 | View |
| Tree Location PlanAPPLOCA - Site/Location Plans | 12 Jan 2022 | View |
| delegated reportAPPDELRP - Delegated Report · PDF | 22 Feb 2022 | View |
| Tree OfficerAPPCONR - Consultation Responses · PDF | 22 Feb 2022 | 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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