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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
1no. Oak - Pollard the tree back to previous trimmed growth points as performed in the past. (5-6 metres, at a height of approximately 8-10 metres). Tree is overhanging property boundary.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/25/100231
- Alternative references
- 14398375
- Ward
- Botley Ward
- Parish
- Botley CP
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7 PARK VIEW, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2AB
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Documents 7 of 7
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_25_100231 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| 7ParkView100231AMOfficer Report · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Site Layout Plan (1395740).pdfMaps · PDF | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| 20250929_094713.jpgPhotographs | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| 20250929_094829.jpgPhotographs | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf · PDF | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| Location Plan (1395741).pdfPlan · PDF | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_25_100231 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- CONSENT TO: 1no. Oak - Pollard the tree back to previous trimmed growth points as performed in the past. (5-6 metres, at a height of approximately 8-10 metres).
- 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. For the avoidance of doubt, this permission allows the tree to be reduced back no further than where it was previously reduced to. Reason: To ensure work is carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
- 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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