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.
ApprovedCouncil status: TPC Tree Wks Consent
The Mill House Mill Lane Sutton Bridge Spalding PE12 9UE
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Last published check: 2 Nov 2026, 21:34 (UK)
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Council sourceTrees in the grounds of the Mill House, Mill Lane, Sutton Bridge, located immediately adjacent to the eastern boundary. The trees are subject of Sutton Bridge TPO No.4 1985. The proposed works are mainly to selectively reduce back branches overhanging neighbouring properties. T5 Beech,(overhanging 35 Nene Meadows). Remove cut/back 3 branches parallel to hedge. Remove 1 branch over garage. Remove/cutback 2 more branches high up over drive, which protrude beyond the main canopy. Good thin out(up to 20%)to remove rubbing/crossing branches in interior. Remove 20% maximum off tree top if required/advised.(This may be dependent on condition of tree base.) T4 Beech, (overhanging 37 Nene Meadows). Remove branch which overhangs garden. Remove rubbing/crossing branches. Remove or cut back by 50% 3 branches overhanging garden. Remove/reduce two branches going north east over No.39 from No.37 Nene Meadows. Remove 20% maximum off tree top if required/advised.(This may be dependent on condition of tree base). Beech,T3(overhanging 39 Nene Meadows). Remove low epicormic growth above fence line. Thin out interior by 10% to remove rubbing/crossing branches. Thin/prune branch with pigeon nest back to new shoot/growth point. Remove 2 branches growing to the north/north east over the garage of 41 Nene Meadows. Tip prune any other branches where necessary over garden.
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