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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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Melville House Wordsworth Street PENRITH CA11 7QY
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S211 Conservation Area tree works notification: T1 Holly - Removal of two roadside stems, this has been requested by Westmorland Council due to this Holly obstructing the light from the lampost. Also reduce height of the garden side stem by approx. 2-3m. T2 Yew - Prune branches back approx 1m to prevent it from overhanging the road below the 5.2m limit, raise canopy on garden side and reduce height by approx 2m. T3 Holly - Raise canopy on garden side and reduce height by approx 2m. T4 Yew - Prune back branches approx 1m to prevent it from overhanging the road below the 5.2m limit and raise canopy on the garden side. T5 Cypress - Raise canopy on the garden side. T6 Holly - Remove limb pressing against the fence on the roadside and remove branches growing over the road. T7 Yew - Prune back branches approx 1m to prevent them overhanging the road and reduce height by approx 2m. T8 Holly - Remove the entire stem that provides the branches overhanging the road and reduce height by approx 2m. T9 Portuguese Laurel - Remove dead and dying branches beneath the canopy with live growth.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form No Personal Data | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Tree Location PlanSite Location Plan | 25 Mar 2026 | View |
| Planning Clerk Penrith Town CouncilConsultation Response | 17 Apr 2026 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice | 30 Apr 2026 | View |
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