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
Growth from my trees is overhanging the garden at 40 Oakwood Close which backs onto my property. Laurels, Yew, 1 Oak and 1 Chestnut. Similar work was carried out 5 years ago. All to be cut back a maximum of 3 meters.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00789/CAN
- Ward
- Redhill East
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| FINRPT - Case Officer report (Web)FINRPT - Case Officer report (Web) | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Decision - CAN - Approve (Web)Decision - CAN - Approve (Web) | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Supporting Documents (NR) (Web)Supporting Documents (NR) (Web) | 18 May 2026 | View |
| Application Form (Web)Application Form (Web) | 8 May 2026 | 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 - CAN - Approve (Web)Planning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
