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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Retention of 1.8m close board timber fence along Tanhouse Lane, planted on both sides with mixed native hedging (Retrospective)
Proposal details
- Reference
- H/25/100598
- Alternative references
- 14553554
- Ward
- Bursledon & Hound North Ward;Botley Ward
- Parish
- Botley CP;Hedge End CP
- Agent
- J Design & Planning Ltd (Mr John Essex)
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CRICKETWOOD, TANHOUSE LANE, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2SZ
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Documents 7 of 7
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| H_25_100598 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 5 Mar 2026 | View |
| H_25_100598 Delegated Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF | 4 Mar 2026 | View |
| Public Right of Way (HCC)Consultation Response · PDF | 12 Jan 2026 | View |
| Ecology OfficerConsultee Response · PDF | 29 Dec 2025 | View |
| Application Form RedactedApplication Form · PDF | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
| Fee Calculation · PDF | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
| Site, Location & Elevation PlansPlans · PDF | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
H_25_100598 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 510A_01 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
- The hedge planting associated with the boundary treatment hereby approved shall be retained and maintained. Any trees or hedge plants which, within a period of five years from the date of this decision, are removed, die, become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next available planting season with others of a similar size and species unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where replacement planting is required, native hedge species such as hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), dog rose (Rosa canina) and holly (Ilex aquifolium) shall be used. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.
- Note to Applicant: The applicant is advised that the adjacent Public Right of Way / bridleway must remain unobstructed at all times and the minimum bridleway width of 3.0 metres must be maintained.
- 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.
- Note to Applicant: This decision is made in accordance with Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), which allows for the granting of planning permission for development that has been commenced and/or been completed.
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