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
T1 Oak - Remove four lowest branches as shown in photo back to source approximate length 5m. T2 Oak - Remove one lowest branch as shown in photo back to source approximate length 5m. Branches are growing west of the tree and are on garden side of 5 Westmeads. Removal will increase light spill as trees are causing shading.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 25/02174/TPO
- Alternative references
- PP-14532273
- Ward
- Horley East And Salfords
- Parish
- Horley Town Council
- Agent
- Heatherlands Tree Care
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| FINRPT - Case Officer report (Web)FINRPT - Case Officer report (Web) | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Decision - TPO - Approve (Web)Decision - TPO - Approve (Web) | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Horley Town CouncilConsultee Email (Web) | 11 Dec 2025 | View |
| 5 West meads Photo.jpgPhotos Applicant (Web) | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| 5 West Meads.pdfPlan - Location Plan (Web) | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form (Web) | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Standard Consultation Expiry Date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDetermination Deadline
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision - TPO - Approve (Web)Planning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
