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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42 New Road Reading RG1 5JD
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Council sourceT1 (shrub): Reshape & trim shrub next to gate in front garden as per photo. T2 (beech) : Trim and tidy beech in front garden to maintain size. T3 (pyracantha): Trim and tidy pyracantha in front garden to maintain size. T4: Trim ivy on wall down to height of boundary wall. T5(Cherry): Crown reduction to side of cherry tree overhanging rear garden, cutting to most suitable pruning points near the boundary. T6 (yew): Top yew tree in rear garden at waist height, leaving cylindrical shape as per photo. T7 (birch): Reduce significantly. extended limbs on birch tree in rear garden, removing approximately 1 -2m on over-extended limbs. T8 (sycamore): Crown raise overhanging.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Location planLocation plan · PDF | 30 May 2023 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Jul 2023 | View |
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