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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76 ST JOHNS PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7JP
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76 ST JOHNS PARK, BLACKHEATH, LONDON, SE3 7JP
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View council mapT1 and T2 Lime trees (13m high): Fell to ground level Both trees exhibit significant structural defects including large basal cavities at the root collar extending into the lower stem. These cavities indicate advanced decay within the load bearing section of the trees and are likely associated with historic damage and subsequent fungal degradation of structural wood. Decay at the base of the stem is a critical defect as it compromises the structural integrity of the tree at its primary support point. The extent of the cavities suggests a reduction in the trees ability to safely withstand normal wind loading. In addition, both trees display poor structural form with elongated stems and limited crown development, indicating reduced vitality and long term viability. The trees provide limited arboricultural or landscape value and are unlikely to develop into structurally sound specimens.
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| UnknownTree Documents · PDF | 15 Apr 2026 | View |
| 76 saint johns park 4147614520000.jpgDocument | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| 76 saint johns park 3147614520000.jpgDocument | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| 76 saint johns park 2147614520000.jpgDocument | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| 76 saint johns park 1147614520000.jpgDocument | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| 76 saint johns park sketch plan147614520000.jpgDocument | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| UnknownTree Documents · PDF | 9 Mar 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.