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Application overview
1no. Acer (T1) - Crown reduction of up to 2m. 1no. Beech (T2) - Reduce limbs growing towards the house by up to 3m. 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T3) - Pollard to final height of 8m. To ensure no more debris falls off & get to a size where manageable. 1no. Group of Rhododendron (G1) - Reduced in height by approx. 2m, as well as a light trim on the sides to neaten it up. T1, T2, G1 - To allow reasonable maintenance of shrubbery & trees to keep them in a manageable state, stop them encroaching on property & boundary.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/24/98101
- Alternative references
- 13370161
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
- Agent
- Delta Tree Services (Mr Daniel Broadbent)
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3 HOCOMBE PARK CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5PT
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Documents 9 of 9
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Appeal Decision -1039010Appeal Decision · PDF | 5 Nov 2025 | View |
| LPA QuestionnaireAppeal · PDF | 5 Mar 2025 | View |
| Questionnaire DocumentsAppeal | 5 Mar 2025 | View |
| Appeal Form and Ground of Appeal_RedactedAppeal · PDF | 19 Feb 2025 | View |
| T_24_98101 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRDecision · PDF | 17 Oct 2024 | View |
| T_24_98101 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 17 Oct 2024 | View |
| Officer Report T 24 98101Officer Report · PDF | 16 Oct 2024 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Sketch plan 3 Hocombe Park Close.docxLocation Plan | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Appeal Decision -1039010 T_24_98101 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTR T_24_98101 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- REFUSE: 1no. Beech (T2) - Reduce limbs growing towards the house by up to 3m. 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T3) - Pollard to final height of 8m.
- Reason: The proposed reduction of limbs growing towards the property on 1no. Beech (T2) by 3m and pollarding to height of 8m for 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T3) 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. Acer (T1) - Crown reduction of up to 2m. 1no. Beech (T2) - Reduce limbs growing towards the house to provide up to 3m clearance from the property. 1no. Group of Rhododendron (G1) - Reduced in height by approx. 2m, as well as a light trim on the sides.
- 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 The work proposed is: T1 Acer to be reduced by approximately 2 metres. T2 Beech tree limbs growing towards house to be reduced by approximately 3 metres. T3 Sweet Chestnut tree to be pollarded and left at approximately 8 metres in height. G1 Group of Rhododendron along boundary to be reduced by approximately 2 metres. The appeal is dismissed insofar as it relates to the work originally applied for as set out in the bullet point above.The appeal is allowed insofar as the same specification as above, save for the reduction of the crown by a lesser amount of 3 metres (m), 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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