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T1, Oak: Remove x1 lowest primary branch to allow for improved light penetration to ground floor flats. T2, Beech: Remove x5 truncated low primary branches to lift canopy to approximately 6m for improved light penetration to flats. G3, x3 Douglas Firs: Prune tertiary and secondary branches, away from Balcombe Place by 2.5m to manage encroachment over property and allow for increased light penetration to garden and exisiting deciduous plants and trees. (G3 is located on neighbouring property, Foxdene). T4, Silver Birch: Remove and replant with Acer palmatum or similar Japanese maple. T5, False acacia: Prune to ensure a 3m separation between leaf bearing structure of tree and building by pruning secondary and tertiary branches only. Cuts will not exceed 8cm. T6, Scots Pine: Selectively prune upper canopy (see photo) to increase the separation between tree and building by pruning x4 branches only. Largest cut will be approximately 15cm. (Tree is located in neighbouring property - The Grove).

Balcombe Place 7 Balcombe Road Poole BH13 6DX

Application ApprovedReference: P/26/01017/TTPOBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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Application summary

Status
Application Approved
Application type
Tree work to tree/s subject to a TPO
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Application overview

T1, Oak: Remove x1 lowest primary branch to allow for improved light penetration to ground floor flats. T2, Beech: Remove x5 truncated low primary branches to lift canopy to approximately 6m for improved light penetration to flats. G3, x3 Douglas Firs: Prune tertiary and secondary branches, away from Balcombe Place by 2.5m to manage encroachment over property and allow for increased light penetration to garden and exisiting deciduous plants and trees. (G3 is located on neighbouring property, Foxdene). T4, Silver Birch: Remove and replant with Acer palmatum or similar Japanese maple. T5, False acacia: Prune to ensure a 3m separation between leaf bearing structure of tree and building by pruning secondary and tertiary branches only. Cuts will not exceed 8cm. T6, Scots Pine: Selectively prune upper canopy (see photo) to increase the separation between tree and building by pruning x4 branches only. Largest cut will be approximately 15cm. (Tree is located in neighbouring property - The Grove).

Proposal details

Reference
P/26/01017/TTPO
Ward
Canford Cliffs
Agent
Mr Joel Ashton, Ashton Arbor

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Application location

Balcombe Place 7 Balcombe Road Poole BH13 6DX

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice6 May 2026View
Tree Officer ReportOfficer Report6 May 2026View
Tree Works ApplicationApplication Form9 Mar 2026View
Tree WorksPhotograph9 Mar 2026View
Tree WorksPhotograph9 Mar 2026View
Tree WorksPhotograph9 Mar 2026View
Tree WorksPhotograph9 Mar 2026View
Tree WorksPhotograph9 Mar 2026View
Tree WorksPhotograph9 Mar 2026View
Tree WorksPhotograph9 Mar 2026View
Tree WorksPhotograph9 Mar 2026View
Tree Location PlanPlan9 Mar 2026View

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