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
To prune back a row of mixed species of trees by 2/3m. To give clearance from property, let more light in and minimize damage.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/01131/CAN
- Ward
- Reigate
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| FINRPT - Case Officer report (Web)FINRPT - Case Officer report (Web) | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Decision - CAN - Approve (Web)Decision - CAN - Approve (Web) | 11 Sept 2026 | View |
| Townhall - row of trees to be pruned backPlan - Location Plan (Web) | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application Form (Web)Application Form (Web) | 7 Jul 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.
