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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7 NEW ROAD, READING, RG1 5JD
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T1: Lilac - Significantly reshape crown of tree as indicated in annotated photo to lessen stresses on partially compromised base T2: Olive - Reshape crown of tree as indicated in annotated photo T3: Purple plum - Reshape crown of tree as indicated in annotated photo T4: Pine - Remove major deadwood over garden
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form Redacted · PDF | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| sketch plan · PDF | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photos | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photos | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 13 Aug 2026 | View |
| Photos | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photos | 6 Jul 2026 | View |
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