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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Elm Grove Farm, Drynham Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0PL
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Council sourceDischarge of condition 3 (Phase 2 Arboricultural Method Statement) and 4 (Phase 3 Arboricultural Method Statement ) of PL/2022/09425 - Demolition of existing buildings and structures and construction of 248 residential homes, playing pitches, allotments, areas of open space, upgrading of existing play area, sustainable drainage infrastructure, internal roads, paths and parking areas, landscaping and associated works, plant and infrastructure (Reserved Matters Application pursuant to 19/11459/OUT - relating to appearance, landscape, layout and scale) (Amended Details)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Condition 4 - Phase 3 - Tree Protection Plan · PDF | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| PL/2022/09425 - Decision Notice · PDF | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| DecisionDecision · PDF | 4 Aug 2026 | View |
| Condition 3 - Phase 2 Arboricultural method statementStatements · PDF | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Condition 4 - Phase 3 Arboricultural method statementStatements · PDF | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Condition 3 - Phase 2 Tree protection PlanPlan · PDF | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlan · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Condition 3 & 4 - Schedule of Submitted Plans | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
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