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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Brooklands Guineaford Barnstaple Devon EX31 4EA
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Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of T1 - Horse Chestnut - Crown Reduce - Existing H9.5m Rn-s7m e-w7m - Post Pruning H7m Rn-s5.5m e-w5.5m - Reason: Reduce shade extent G1 - Group of X3 Birch - Fell - Existing (average of group) H14m Rn-s2m e-w2m - Reason: Reduce shade extent / proximity to neighbouring gardens/garage
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_80304.pdfDecision Notice | 1 Jul 2025 | View |
| Officer Report_80304.pdfDelegated Report | 1 Jul 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Screenshot 2025 05 22 At 23.53.55Photographs | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Screenshot 2025 05 22 At 23.59.08Photographs | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Screenshot 2025 05 22 At 23.59.26Photographs | 23 May 2025 | View |
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