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.
Application overview
T1 - Oak: Crown reduction of height and lateral spread by approx 2-3 metres pruning back to suitable outward facing growth points to maintain canopy integrity. Crown lift to 4 metres over the footpath. Current height - 15 metres, Proposed final finished height - 12 metres, Current radial spread - 10 metres, proposed final finished radial spread - 7 metres.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/01266/TPW
- Ward
- Newbury Wash Common
- Parish
- Newbury Town Council
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 15 May 2026 | View |
| Photos of TreePhoto · PDF | 15 May 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Determination Deadline
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council source
Decision & conditions
Decision NoticePlanning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
