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 Rectory 4 Northfield Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QB
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The Rectory 4 Northfield Lane Barnstaple Devon EX31 1QB
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Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of the felling of 1x Weeping Willow (T3) and 1x Holly (T8)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_79933.pdfDecision Notice | 10 Apr 2025 | View |
| Officer Report_79933.pdfDelegated Report | 10 Apr 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
| Including Location PlanArboricultural Report | 3 Mar 2025 | View |
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