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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BIRCH HILL HOSPITAL, BIRCH ROAD, WARDLE, ROCHDALE, OL12 9QB
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Council sourceWorks to protected trees under TPO ref 259 as follows:- Poplar Tree referenced as (T6) - proposal of a 3-4m reduction for safety reasons and overhanging a footpath. Poplar Tree referenced as (T7) - proposal of failed branch removal to ensure safety Maple/Sycamore Trees referenced as (G3 and T8)) - proposal of crown lifting these trees to the same height of 6m would allow clearance to ensure safety of vehicles and pedestrians
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Redacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photograph | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Location PlanPlan | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photograph | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photograph | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photograph | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
| Photograph | 30 Sept 2026 | View |
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