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
T.1 Copper Beech - Crown lift no more than 5m, above ground level, by removing small diameter low lateral branches (<75mm) and suitable secondary low lateral branches back to suitable growth points and reduce and reshape crown by no more than 4m, retaining a natural crown habit for the species, to 'contain' size of canopy within restricted area.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/002271/TRE
- Alternative references
- PP-14880840
- Development type
- Tree Works (TRE)
- Ward
- Park
- Agent
- Shackell
- UPRN
- 100090188603
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - RedactedDCAPFORM | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| Location ImageDCPLANS | 23 Apr 2026 | View |
| DecisionDCDEC | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
DecisionPlanning conditions
- The above tree work, to which this permission relates, must be completed no later than the expiration of two years beginning with the date of this decision notice. Reason: The Local Planning Authority would wish to review the decision and the proposal after two years from the date of this consent so that it may take into account the growth pattern and condition of the tree(s) at that time.
- All works shall be carried out to conform to British Standard 3998:2010, Recommendations for Tree Works. Reason: In the interests of good arboricultural practice and the visual amenity of the tree(s), in accordance with the Peterborough Tree and Woodland Strategy 2018-2028.
- The extent of works hereby approved shall be discussed and agreed on site prior to commencement by the arborist appointed to carry out the works and the Tree Officer, to avoid any doubt with regard to the consented works. Reason: To ensure a high standard of tree surgery and pruning work and to give the Tree Officer an opportunity to inspect the work at the earliest opportunity, in accordance with the Peterborough Tree and Woodland Strategy 2018-2028.
- The works hereby consented shall consist only of those detailed in the application, the decision notice and conditions, and shall be completed in their entirety. Reason: In the interests of good arboricultural practice and the visual amenity of the tree(s), in accordance with the Peterborough Tree and Woodland Strategy 2018-2028.
