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Application overview
1no. Austrian Pine (T2) - Remove. 5no. Ash (T4, T5, T6, T8, T16) - Remove. 1no. Oak (T7) - Prune to give 1.5m clearance to streetlight. Crown lift to give 3m clearance. 1no. Field Maple (T9) - Remove.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/25/100477
- Alternative references
- 14502451
- Ward
- Fair Oak & Horton Heath Ward
- Parish
- Fair Oak and Horton Heath CP
- Agent
- Tony Benger Landscaping (Chris Fry)
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DAVIDSON DRIVE, FAIR OAK
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Documents 7 of 7
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_25_100477 PL_Final Decision (1)Decision Notice · PDF | 30 Dec 2025 | View |
| T_25_100477 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRDecision · PDF | 30 Dec 2025 | View |
| Officer Report T 25 100477Officer Report · PDF | 16 Dec 2025 | View |
| Covering Letter (11).pdfReport - Other · PDF | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| LImewood Grange QTRA.pdfReport - Other · PDF | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Sketch Plan .pdfLocation Plan · PDF | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_25_100477 PL_Final Decision (1) T_25_100477 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRPlanning conditions
- REFUSE: 5no. Ash (T4, T5, T6, T8, T16) - Remove.
- Reason: The proposed removal of 5no. Ash (T4, T5, T6, T8, T16) is considered unjustified. All the ash trees are quite young and have good chances of recovery. T16 appears to be in a fair to good condition. It is deemed excessive to remove all 5no. Ash without proposing to replant or providing sufficient evidence of die-back such as photos of sparse crowns/decay/fungal brackets etc. The applicant may wish to resubmit following the next growing season where the vitality can be reassessed or resubmit proposing replanting scheme to reduce the privacy/screening loss pointed out in the public objection. Decision. 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. Austrian Pine (T2) - Remove and replant. 1no. Oak (T7) - Prune to give 1.5m clearance to streetlight. Crown lift to give 3m clearance. 1no. Field Maple (T9) - Remove.
- 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
- Details of replacement tree planting (including quantity, species, position, size and a time frame for completion) must be submitted and approved prior to commencement of tree works. Tree planting must take place as soon as possible after the tree removal and no later than the start of the following planting season (October - April). The replacement tree shall be 1no. New Horizon Elm of a minimum of 10cm girth and to be planted as close as possible to the original tree’s location. Planting must be in accordance with BS: 8545 Reason: To conserve the character of the locality.
- For a period of no less than 10 years after planting, trees which are removed, die or become seriously damaged shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with others of the same species, size and number as originally approved. Reason: To conserve the character of the locality.
- 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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