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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42 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SJ
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Council sourceMove the existing privet hedge between No. 40 & 42 to centre of boundary between the two properties. Remove neglected and dead shrub so correct boundary can be designated between the two properties.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Description: Estate Management Consent form redactedEstateManagementConsentNoPersonalDataForm.pdf (52 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location plan42 Handside Lane Plan_new.pdf (435 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Tree sketchEstate Management Consent - Hedge Works May 2021 v2.pdf (2200 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620211411EMT.pdf (528 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Delegated ReportDelegated Report_620211411EMT(1).pdf (17 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location planEstate Management Consent - Hedge Works May 2021.pdf (2400 kb) | Not published | View |
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