Understanding planning · 13 min read
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 (T0812) - Crown reduction by approx. 3.0-4.0 m, back to suitable secondary growth points. 1no. Oak (T0814 ) - Reduce northern lateral branches by approx. 4.0-6.0m. 2no. Wild Cherry (T0815 & T0822) - Remove as dead/in decline/decay in stem. 1no. Beech (T0820) - Remove, dead. 1no. Group (TG0824, Alder, Field maple, Hawthorn) - Crown lift to approx. 4.0 m. 1no. Field Maple (T0832) - Remove, in heavy decline.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/25/100618
- Alternative references
- 14565596
- Ward
- Hedge End South Ward
- Parish
- Hedge End CP
- Agent
- Bartlett Tree Experts (Neil Campbell)
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WATERLOO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, FLANDERS ROAD, HEDGE END
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_25_100618 PL_Final DecisionDecision · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| T_25_100618 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRDecision · PDF | 16 Feb 2026 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| NEW Waterloo Industrial Estate sketch.jpgLocation Plan | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 15 Dec 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_25_100618 PL_Final Decision T_25_100618 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRPlanning conditions
- REFUSE: 1no. Oak (T0812) - Crown reduction by approx. 3.0-4.0 m, back to suitable secondary growth points. 1no. Oak (T0814 ) - Reduce northern lateral branches by approx. 4.0-6.0m. REASON FOR REFUSAL: Both trees are potentially large, long-lived and native species. They soften the harsh industrial landscape and form part of the green corridor which crosses the estate. No justification has been provided for the proposed crown reductions. The proposed work would cause material harm to these trees and will compromise their amenity value. In the absence of a compelling reason, this work has been refused consent.
- CONSENT TO: GRANT CONSENT: 1no. Group (TG0824, Alder, Field maple, Hawthorn) - Crown lift to approx. 4.0 m. WORKS THAT MAY BE CARRIED OUT UNDER AN EXCEPTION: 1no. Beech (T0820) - Remove, dead. TREES NOT PROTECTED: 2no. Wild Cherry (T0815 & T0822) - Remove as dead/in decline/decay in stem. 1no. Field Maple (T0832) - Remove, in heavy decline.
- 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. REASON: To ensure consented works are carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
- 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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