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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.
Application overview
1 no. Oak ( T74)- Fell and leave a 3m stem, replant 1 x Oak 8-10cm girth. Twin stem tree with movement at the basal fork about 1m from ground level (photo attached). The fork is compromised and it is only a matter of time until it fails. Within the canopy there are additional issues of concern including tight forks, stem/ branch cracks and history of branch failure.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/23/94456
- Alternative references
- 11814512
- Ward
- Hedge End North Ward
- Parish
- Hedge End CP
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_23_94456 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 15 Feb 2023 | View |
| Officer Report SK94456Officer Report · PDF | 14 Feb 2023 | View |
| IMG_20230104_092959.jpgPhotos | 4 Jan 2023 | View |
| IMG_20230104_093054.jpgPhotos | 4 Jan 2023 | View |
| Side of 31 Mescott Meadows.jpegLocation Plan | 4 Jan 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 4 Jan 2023 | View |
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Application timeline
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Consultation Period Ends
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Council sourceStatutory Decision Date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
T_23_94456 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- CONSENT TO: 1 no. Oak (T74)- Fell and leave a 3m stem, replant 1 x Oak 8-10cm girth
- The tree works hereby consented shall be completed within 2 years of the date of this permission and shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and to British Standard for Tree Work BS3998:2010
- Replacement tree planting must take place as soon as possible after the tree removal and no later than the end of the following planting season (October - April). The replacement tree shall be either 1no. English oak or 1no. sessile oak and be of a minimum of 8-10cm girth. Planting must be in accordance with BS:8545. Reason: To conserve the character of the locality.
- For a period of no less than 10 years after planting, trees which are removed, die or become seriously damaged shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with others of the same species, size and number as originally approved. Reason: To conserve the character of the locality.
- Note to Applicant: It is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions attached to this permission, the proposed tree works are acceptable because they will not materially harm the character of the area, the amenity of neighbours or highway safety, and are in accordance with the policies and proposals of the development plan and after due regard to all other relevant material considerations the local planning authority is of the opinion that permission should be granted. Note to applicant: All works hereby consented should be carried out by a suitably qualified and insured tree surgeon. A copy of the decision notice should be given to the Tree Surgeon. Note to applicant: Deadwood may be removed at any time without an application. Note to applicant: Please be advised that the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as amended, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 and the Conservation (Natural Habitats) Regulations 1994 protect ALL wild birds, their nests (whether in use or being built) and eggs and other wild animals including bats and their roosts in or adjacent to trees. Note to applicant: The granting of consent does not give the applicant or their agent a legal right to enter land without the owner’s permission. Note to applicant: Advice regarding overhead utilities should be sought with the relevant service provider prior to commencing works. Note to applicant: Please follow current recommended Bio-security measures - Further advice can be found at https://www.trees.org.uk/News-Blog/News/Biosecurity-in-Arboriculture-and-Urban-Forestry-Po Note to applicant: Deadwood within trees provides a rich and important habitat; it can be a natural part of the trees life cycle. Consider retention of deadwood where it is safe to do so.
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