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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- Crown reduction by up to 4 meters, crown thinning by approx. 30%, crown lifting to 4m from ground level. Reason: to avoid conflict and maintain health of tree in surroundings.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/23/95946
- Alternative references
- 12439484
- Ward
- West End North Ward
- Parish
- West End CP
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Appeal Decision 10109Appeal Decision · PDF | 10 Jul 2025 | View |
| 7 Hope Road Tree Appeal ZIP FILEAppeal | 25 Jul 2024 | View |
| 7 Hope Road Tree Appeal QuestionnaireAppeal · PDF | 25 Jul 2024 | View |
| T_23_95946 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Nov 2023 | View |
| Officer Report SK95946Officer Report · PDF | 1 Nov 2023 | View |
| thumbnail_image0.jpgLocation Plan | 6 Sept 2023 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 6 Sept 2023 | View |
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Application timeline
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Consultation Period Ends
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Council source
Decision & conditions
Appeal Decision 10109 T_23_95946 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- REFUSE: 1 no. Oak- Crown reduction by up to 4 meters, crown thinning by approx. 30%.
- Reason: The proposed 1 no. Oak- Crown reduction by up to 4 meters, crown thinning by approx. 30% 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: 1 no. Oak- Crown lifting to 4m from ground level. Maximum cut size 50mm diameter
- 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.
- APPEAL CONDITIONS A 2 metre (m) crown reduction submitted at appeal, subject to the following conditions: (1) The work for which consent is hereby granted shall be implemented within two years from the date of this decision. (2) The aforementioned work shall be carried out in accordance with British Standard BS3998:2010 Tree Work: Recommendations.
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