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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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The Rectory 13A Back Lane Colsterworth Lincolnshire NG33 5NJ
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The Rectory 13A Back Lane Colsterworth Lincolnshire NG33 5NJ
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View council mapT1 Horse Chestnut - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, pruning only necessary lower branches back to suitable growth points.T2 Box Elder - Reduce lateral branches overhanging the boundary only, pruning back to suitable growth points. No height or overall crown reduction proposed.T3 Yew - Selectively reduce lateral branches overhanging the private road by approximately 1.0 -1.5m, back to suitable growth points, with no height reduction.T4 Beech - Selectively reduce lateral branches by up to approximately 1.0 m to improve light penetration, retaining the tree's natural form and height.T5 Horse Chestnut - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, pruning only necessary lower branches back to suitable growth points.G1 Sycamores (T6, T7, T8, T11 and T12) -Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level, removing only lower branches necessary to achieve clearance and retaining natural form.T9 Laurel - Light formative Niwaki-style pruning to refine shape and improve light penetration, retaining overall size and character.T10 Holly -Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for private road clearance, retaining natural form.G2 Yews (T13, T14 and T15) - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level to improve clearance, light and air movement, with no height reduction.T16 and T17 Sycamores - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, removing only necessary lower branches.T18 Hawthorn - Remove dead lateral branches only, pruning back to suitable points where required.T19 and T20 Apple Trees - Selectively reduce lateral branches by up to approximately 1.5m to improve crown form and balance, retaining overall height and natural canopy shape.
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| APPLICATION FORM REDACTEDApplication Form · PDF | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| SCOPE OF TREE WORKS- DESCRIPTION FOR OAKWOODReport · PDF | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| TREE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF | 21 Aug 2026 | View |
| OAKWOOD TREE PHOTOSPhoto · PDF | 21 Aug 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.
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
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