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.
Council planning record
5-8 AND BLOCK AT, 9-20 WYCHERLEY CLOSE, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7QH
5-8 AND BLOCK AT, 9-20 WYCHERLEY CLOSE, BLACKHEATH, SE3 7QH
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View council mapSycamore tree - Current height: approx. 11-14m. Current lateral spread: approx. 3.5-5.5m. Proposed reduction: 1.5-2m in height and 1-1.5m in lateral spread (back to previous pollard points) Finished height: approx. 10-12m Finished lateral spread: approx. 2-4m. Two lime trees - Current height: approx. 12-14m Current lateral spread: approx. 4m Proposed reduction: 2-2.5m in height and 2m in lateral spread (back to previous pollard points) Finished height: approx. 10-12m Finished lateral spread: reduced proportionately and to a balanced crown shape� T1 on sketch plan: Individual lime tree (to the side of the flats)� Current height: approx. 11.5?12m Current lateral spread: approx. 11.5?12m Proposed reduction: 1.5?2m in height and lateral spread (back to previous pollard points) Finished height: approx. 10m Finished lateral spread: reduced proportionately and to a balanced crown shape
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision Notice · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| Acknowledgement letterCorrespondence · PDF | 23 Feb 2026 | View |
| Sketch plan - 9-20 wycherley close se3 7qh147136240000.pngDocument | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 18 Feb 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.