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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
1no. Oak (T121) – Crown reduce by up to 4 metres, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. A significant crack is present on the main stem of T121, visible on both sides, indicating that it likely extends through the full width of the stem. The proposed reduction aims to lessen the mechanical loading and significantly reduce the risk of structural failure. Subject to the tree’s response, further phased reduction may be considered in the future to establish a more compact and sustainable canopy form.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/25/100286
- Alternative references
- 14419416
- Ward
- Hedge End North Ward
- Parish
- Hedge End CP
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Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2JT
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Documents 10 of 10
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_25_100286 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 11 Dec 2025 | View |
| Mescott 100286 AMOfficer Report · PDF | 10 Dec 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| IMG_20251020_125555.jpgPhotos | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| IMG_20251020_125629.jpgPhotos | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| T121 - Mescott Pond.jpegLocation Plan | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| IMG_20251020_125632.jpgPhotos | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| IMG_20251020_125619.jpgPhotos | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| IMG_20251020_125610.jpgPhotos | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| IMG_20251020_125543.jpgPhotos | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_25_100286 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- CONSENT TO: 1no. Oak (T121) – Crown reduce by up to 4 metres, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape.
- 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
- Notes 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. Deadwood may be removed at any time without an application. 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. The granting of consent does not give the applicant or their agent a legal right to enter land without the owner’s permission. Advice regarding overhead utilities should be sought with the relevant service provider prior to commencing works. 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
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