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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26 Sheepcote Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QD
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Council sourceReduce 1 x Hornbeam to by 3m height and 2m width Reduce to retain suitable size & shape for garden
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Description: Application form redactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (232 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Tree SketchSketch plan 26 Sheepcote.pdf (566 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Location PlanMap.pdf (390 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: T1 HornbeamT1 Hornbeam.jpg (1974 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Decision NoticeDecision Notice_620251825TC.pdf (148 kb) | Not published | View |
| Description: Officer ReportDelegated Report_620251825TC(2).pdf (124 kb) | Not published | View |
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