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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29 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA
29 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA
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1no. Saucer Magnolia (T1) – Remove branch rubbing/damaging wall. 1no. Bull Bay Magnolia (T2) – Prune to provide approx 1m clearance from neighbouring property roof and wall. 1no. Lawson Cypres (T3) – Reduce in height by approx 3m. 1no. Group mixed species - Lonicera, Cherry Laurel & Griselinia on boundary of 27 High street (G1) – Reduce in height by approx 1m 1no. Group Speckled and Cherry Laurel (G2) – Fell. 1no. Cypress (T4) – Reduce in height by approx 4m, reduce side growth to retain a natural balanced look. 1no. Eucalyptus (T5) – Crown raise to approx 5m above ground level (garden side), reduce canopy facing East by approx 2m, concentrating on small diameter 50mm cuts. 1no. Hawthorn (T6) – Sever/remove Ivy, remove lowest branch. 1no. False Acacia (T7) – Reduce canopy facing East by approx 1m 1no. Group Cherry Laurel Hedge (G3) – Reduce in height by approx 1m 1no. Small False Acacia growing in Yew tree (T8) – Fell 1no. Group Yew hedgerow (G4) – Reduce height down to just where has previously been trimmed on side to create a uniform and level hedge line.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| NC_26_101219 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 19 May 2026 | View |
| CS101219Officer Report · PDF | 19 May 2026 | View |
| IMG_0311.jpegLocation Plan | 8 Apr 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 8 Apr 2026 | View |
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