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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Reinforcement and refurbishment of the existing retaining wall structure between the residential gardens. Proposal includes installing structural reinforcement (Geopins) into the existing structure, constructing a new Tobermore block retaining wall system directly in front of the existing wall with 1.1m high handrail on top and back filling the space between the two walls with concrete.
Proposal details
- Reference
- F/26/100693
- Alternative references
- 14375200
- Ward
- Botley Ward
- Parish
- Botley CP
- Agent
- Josh Fawcitt
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1 to 19 Cheping Gardens & 5 to 41 Mortimer Road, Botley, SO30 2FW
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Documents 12 of 12
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Ecology OfficerConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Jul 2026 | View |
| F_26_100693 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
| Officer Report F_26_100693 · PDF | 3 Jun 2026 | View |
| Drainage Plans 1, 2 & 3Drainage Plan · PDF | 27 May 2026 | View |
| Ecology OfficerConsultee Response · PDF | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Botley Parish Council | 1 May 2026 | View |
| Ecological Impact AssessmentEcological Assessment · PDF | 7 Apr 2026 | View |
| Site Plan & ElevationsPlan · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing & Proposed SectionsSection Plan · PDF | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Location PlanLocation Plan · PDF | 5 Jan 2026 | View |
| Block PlanBlock Plan · PDF | 5 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form · PDF | 5 Jan 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
F_26_100693 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: Location Plan (PP-14375200v1), Block Plan (25024-01), Site Plan and Elevations (25024-02RevA) & Existing and Proposed Sections (25027-03). Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The development hereby permitted shall start no later than three years from the date of this decision. Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- No development shall commence until a construction environmental management plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To minimise disturbance on ecology.
- No development shall commence until a biodiversity enhancement plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To enhance biodiversity.
- The retaining wall shall be constructed using Tobermore secura grand system as shown on the approved site plans and elevations (drawing 25027-02RevA). Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship between the new development and the existing.
- The development shall be constructed with a sustainable drainage system, which incorporates the principles shown on the approved drainage plans (1, 2, 3 & 4). Reason: To provide a sustainable drainage system.
- Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), Eastleigh Borough Council takes a positive approach to the handling of development proposals so as to achieve, whenever possible, a positive outcome and to ensure all proposals are dealt with in a timely manner.
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