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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Highwood, Mill Road, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3LX
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G1 - Sycamore (G) - Raise canopies to 1.8 - 2m G2 - Holm Oak, Plum, Hawthorn & mixed species (G) - Raise the crowns on all trees to approximately 1.25-1.5m. Reduce the side profile of the Holm Oak by 1-1.25m to open up the view to the Cedars and contain the tree. Remove 1 low limb from the Hawthorn. G3 - Sycamore, Plum & dead Sapling (G) - Fell to just above ground level.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| P23S3437TPOTPO - Tree Works | Not published | View |
| 13102023 084658 Consent for TPO tree worksTPO - Tree Works | Not published | View |
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