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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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Harpsden House, Gillotts Lane, Harpsden, RG9 4AY
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Specification: 1. Lime (TPO G1) - Re-pollard, removing all growth to previous pollard points, pollard to be made at higher previous points 2. Yew over patio (TPO G2) - Reduce crown by 1.5m to suitable growth points to maintain clearance from gable end of building and keep crown flowing and in keeping with surroundings 3. 2 x Yew over garden building and formal bed (TPO G2) - Reduce eastern aspects by up to 1.5m tapering into height 4. Purple Beech, historic pollard. (TPO T7) - Reduce crown height by up to 1.5m to suitable growth points. Reduce lateral spread proportionally. Remove deadwood. Carry out climbing inspection. 5. Oak, early mature tree (TPO W1) - Reduce crown by up to 1.5m in height to maintain size. 6. Walnut (TPO T2) - Reduce crown by 1.5m proportionally.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| P22S4453TPOTPO - Tree Works | Not published | View |
| 19012023 104831 Consent for TPO tree worksTPO - Tree Works | Not published | View |
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