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
Front garden. T1-Field maple. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. T1 is located in the front garden, see map attached. T1is of poor shape and form and is of little amenity value. There are several other desirable and dominant trees of better shape and form within close proximity to the subject tree.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/02045/CAN
- Alternative references
- PP-14473189
- Ward
- Hooley, Merstham And Netherne
- Agent
- Connick Tree Care
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| FINRPT - Case Officer report (Web)FINRPT - Case Officer report (Web) | 16 Jan 2026 | View |
| Decision - CAN - Approve (Web)Decision - CAN - Approve (Web) | 16 Jan 2026 | View |
| map.pdfPlan - Location Plan (Web) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Photo.jpgPhotos Applicant (Web) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form (Web) | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Determination Deadline
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStandard Consultation Expiry Date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision - CAN - Approve (Web)Planning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
