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
As identified by Tree Wise Men, Quote ref. 12050 1 x Beech tree (approx. 10m) in close proximity to neighbour's property, our detached garage and office. Proposed action: take to ground. 1 x Whitebeam tree (approx. 8m) in close proximity to neighbour's property and our office. Proposed action: 50% reduction and shape. 1 x Prunus (approx. 6m) identified as dying. Proposed action: Pollard to 7ft trunk. 1 x Cotoneaster (approx. 4m) near house. Proposed action: Pollard to fence height. 1 x Cotoneaster (approx. 6m) halfway down garden. Proposed action: 30% reduction and shape. Additionally there are 2 x coniferous trees as shown on the map, no works are planned with these.
Proposal details
- Reference
- R25/0755
- Alternative references
- PP-14272464
- UPRN
- 100070198755
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| Document | Published | Action |
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| File Size: 282494, HREF: , Reference: Sketch planSite Plan | Not published | View |
| File Size: 254289, HREF: , Reference: Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Attachment to Email: email_msg_33091.pdfDecision Notice | 10 Oct 2025 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Decision due date
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceDecision expiry date
Published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Attachment to Email: email_msg_33091.pdfPlanning conditions
- Beech tree to the rear of property - Remove. Reason: Semi-mature tree and insignificant within the context of the local conservation area. Growing in extreme close proximity to adjacent property and outbuildings. No room for future growth. Whitebeam - Reduce to 4 metres in height (existing height 8m.) - Reason: tree growing in extreme close proximity to adjacent property and outbuildings. Prunus (cherry plum) - Reduce to 2 metres. Reason: Tree in poor condition. Irregular/unbalanced form. Cotoneaster (nearest house) - Prune to 2 metre height. Cotoneaster - Pruning/re-shape by approximately 1.5-2 metres.
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