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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Ramla 21 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NQ
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Ramla 21 Shire Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5NQ
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View council mapG1) Cypress x6 (Pinus sylvestris)Tree overhanging outbuilding & children's play areaSection fell all to ground level, using heavy rigging equipment to safely lower all timber. Trees to be removed due to same species coming down in a recent storm - trees are very tall and thin with high wind sails.T1) Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica)Major decay present at approx 1m from tree base going up 3m towards the crown break. Decay present on the tension side of the tree. Risk of potential failure recommended to remove ASAPSection fell to ground level, using heavy rigging equipment to safely lower all timber. NOTE: Tree has declined significantly since previous inspection In December 2024, with large holes created from woodpeckers.G2) Trees by front of lawn (front garden)Crown thin by approximately 15-20% to allow for more light onto lawn, encouraging future growthAll tree work as part of continued maintenance, personal safety and best practices.
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| TREE TCTPOZ TEMPLATE - CONSENTDecision · PDF | 7 Jul 2026 | View |
| REPORTReport · PDF | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| PHOTOPhoto | 23 Jun 2026 | View |
| APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATAApplication Form · PDF | 27 May 2026 | View |
| PHOTOSPhoto · PDF | 27 May 2026 | View |
| SKETCH PLANDrawing · PDF | 27 May 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.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.