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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5 HAMBLE WOOD, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2GX
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Council source1no. Apple (T2) & 1no. Unknown Species (T3) - Crown reduction & topping by approx. 2.5m to wall height because of excessive shading & to promote healthy growth. Bi annual maintenance. 1no. Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) (T5) - Crown reduction & topping by approx. 2.5m, excessive shading & to promote healthy growth. Annual maintenance. 1no. Ash (T6) - Crown reduction & topping by 4-5m to approx. between top of the second storey level & top roofline to reduce shading & risk of falling, whilst maintaining privacy for neighbours. Maintenance.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| NC_24_98576 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 9 Jan 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Hamblewood tree plan Dec 2024.pdfLocation Plan · PDF | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
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