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
Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of T1 Beech Tree reduce the overall crown height by approximately 3 metres and carry out a sympathetic crown reduction
Proposal details
- Reference
- 81014
- Ward
- NEWPORT
- Parish
- BARNSTAPLE
- Agent
- Gavin Hendry Tree Surgery & Grounds Maintenance
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Merles Croft Rumsam Road Barnstaple Devon EX32 9EW
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_81014(1).pdfDecision Notice | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Officer Report_81014(1).pdfDelegated Report | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 31 Oct 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 31 Oct 2025 | View |
| IMG_2299.pdfPhotographs | 31 Oct 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Decision Notice_81014(1).pdfPlanning conditions
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