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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St Bartholomews Church Church Lane Butterton Staffordshire ST13 7SP
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Council sourceT1 - a rowan tree located near the entrance to the church, opposite the pub. It has a hollow trunk and rotten wood around the hole at the base of the tree. if this tree were to fall, it would present a danger to people entering the church or people on the road near the Black Lion Inn. T2 - A rowan tree located close to the churchyard wall above the road and the church carparking area. This tree had a distinct lean in towards the church. If it were to fall it would cause the wall to fall and this could damage parked vehicles. T3 - a lime tree near the bend. It has many dead branches and a number dropped into the road and into the churchyard in the storms. It is unsightly. T4 - a tall Douglas Fir which has lost branches in the storms, some are still hanging off. Its height and proximity to the road are a major concern. T5 - a conifer, very lopsided and leaning heavily over the gravestones. If this tree came down it would destroy many headstones and cause a great deal ... read more
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T1 from churchyard 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| T1 hollow trunk 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| T2 from churchyard 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| T3 from road 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| T4 from road 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| T5 from churchyard 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| T5 from road 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| Trees Sketchmap 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| Trees Survey Map 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
| Application Form Redacted 20-05-2022Council document | Not published | View |
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