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
Application for consent to works to trees covered by a tree preservation order in respect of T1 Ash - the tree is showing signs of Ash dieback and has a heave lean on the south side overhanging number 18 Speedwell Close. Tree to monoliths (pollarded for habitat) at 3 meters from floor height
Proposal details
- Reference
- 80671
- Ward
- BARNSTAPLE WITH WESTACOTT
- Parish
- BARNSTAPLE
- Agent
- Taw and Torridge Tree Services
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18 Speedwell Close Barnstaple Devon EX32 8PY
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Documents 14 of 14
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_80671.pdfDecision Notice | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| Officer Report_80671.pdfDelegated Report | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| Tree PlanLocation Plan | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 1Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 2Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 3Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 4Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 5Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 6Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 7Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 8Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 9Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
| Tree Photo 10Photographs | 12 Aug 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision Notice_80671.pdfPlanning conditions
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