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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Woolmers House North Lane Bickington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2JN
Woolmers House North Lane Bickington Barnstaple Devon EX31 2JN
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Notification of works to trees in a conservation area in respect of removal to ground level 2x Conifers (T1 and T2) and 1x Ivy-clad Multi-stemmed Broadleaf Tree (species obscured by ivy, T3)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice_81902.pdfDecision Notice | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| A OfficerRecommendation RptDelegated Report | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form No Personal Data | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Conifer TreePhotographs | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Ivy Covered TreePhotographs | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Leaning Double Stemmed Conifer TreePhotographs | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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