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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Bethel Cottage, 15 Church Street, Watlington, OX49 5QP
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Felling of large walnut tree adjacent to boundary fence which has grown significantly over the past 5 years - overbearing/blocks light to both our garden and our neighbour's garden. Large roots at risk of destabilising wooden fence/affecting neighbouring property - we have had approval granted to fell a nearby Silver Birch tree for similar reason (affecting neighbour's fence)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| P23S2728TCAApplication Form | Not published | View |
| 15082023 094646 No objection to CA worksApplication Form | Not published | View |
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