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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55 Longcroft Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6EB
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Council sourceApproval of details reserved by condition 3 (protection of the mature Copper Beech tree) on planning permission N6/2015/0289/FP
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Description: Plans and Elevations55 Longcroft Lane - Plans 2.pdf (272 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Site Location Plan55 Longcroft Lane - Plans 1.pdf (120 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: 55 Longcroft Lane - Soakaway and Tree Protection Detail-extra rulers55 Longcroft Lane - Soakaway and Tree Protection Detail-extra rulers.pdf (184 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Sections and Notes55 Longcroft Lane - Plans 3.pdf (384 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: decision letter condition 3 (tree protection) 2706162016-0460 Discharge condition.pdf (65 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Soakaway and Tree Protection55 Longcroft Lane - Soakaway and Tree Protection.pdf (188 kb) | Not published | View |
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