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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East Knoyle Playground, Hindon Road, East Knoyle, Wiltshire.
East Knoyle Playground, Hindon Road, East Knoyle, Wiltshire.
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T1 Oak tree - Reduce the crown periphery by no more than 1.0-1.5m whilst retaining all live growth below the pruning points. Remove the deadwood and stack close-by to retain some habitat.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Sketch PlanPlan | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Tree Risk AssessmentReport · PDF | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| Decision Notice · PDF | 2 Apr 2026 | View |
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