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.
Application overview
1 no. Chestnut (T1)- Fell to ground level. 1 no. Silver Birch (T5) - Raise low canopy to 5m. Complete tree work as per arb report including deadwood removal and ivy severing/tidy up of multiple areas to make safe.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/23/95901
- Alternative references
- 12416008
- Ward
- West End South Ward
- Parish
- West End CP
- Agent
- HRG Tree Surgeons Limited (Mr - Ghijben)
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_23_95901 PL_Final Decision (1)Decision Notice · PDF | 6 Nov 2023 | View |
| Officer Report SK95901Officer Report · PDF | 25 Oct 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 28 Aug 2023 | View |
| Additional map HRG_RUNNYMEDE_T1.pngLocation Plan | 28 Aug 2023 | View |
| 2023.01.19-NegativeTreeAssessment.pdfReport - Other · PDF | 28 Aug 2023 | View |
| T 23 94840Location Plan | 9 Mar 2023 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation Period Ends
Past published deadlineA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceStatutory Decision Date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
T_23_95901 PL_Final Decision (1)Planning conditions
- REFUSE: 1 no. Chestnut (T1)- Fell to ground level. 1 no. Silver Birch (T5) - Raise low canopy to 5m.
- Reason: T1 could not be identified. There was no dead tree at the indicated location.
- Reason: The proposed all round crown lift to T5 is considered unjustified and will be of detriment to the health and appearance of the tree. The works would thus result in an adverse impact upon the visual amenity, ecology and wildlife and screening of the surrounding area.
- CONSENT TO: 1no. Silver Birch (T5) – Lift canopy to 5m above footway surface on south side only.
- 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
- Note to Applicant: It is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions attached to this permission, the consented 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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