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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8 NEW ROAD, READING, RG1 5JD
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Council sourceT2 (holly): Dismantle T2 to just above ground level as it is causing nuisance to neighbouring roof and adjacent trees T1 (holly): If deemed necessary once T2 is removed, reduce height of T1 as per attached photo
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T2 remove and T1 reduction.jpg | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| sketch map.pdf · PDF | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| T1 and T2.jpg | 24 Feb 2025 | View |
| Formal ResponseDecision Notice · PDF | 18 Mar 2025 | View |
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