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Application overview
1no. Oak (T1) - Reduce the two lowest Southern most branches back by up to 3m making sure to prune into suitable live growth while keeping live pruning cuts to a maximum of 75mm dia. These two branches are both over extended. Tree has also recently suffered limb failure which has caused concern with the home owners. 1no. Spruce (T2) - Carry out a highway spec crown lift to 5.2 metres above ground level. A couple of small diameter branches are encroaching on the road.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/25/98809
- Alternative references
- 13728763
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
- Agent
- Kings Somborne Tree Care (Mr Ollie Godfrey)
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31 MERDON AVENUE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1EQ
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_25_98809 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 26 Feb 2025 | View |
| T_25_98809 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRDecision · PDF | 26 Feb 2025 | View |
| image.jpgLocation Plan | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 27 Jan 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_25_98809 PL_Final Decision T_25_98809 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRPlanning conditions
- CONSENT TO: 1no. Oak (T1) - Reduce the two lowest Southernmost branches back by up to 3m making sure to prune into suitable live growth while keeping live pruning cuts to a maximum of 75mm dia. 1no. Spruce (T2) - Carry out a highway spec crown lift to 5.2 metres above ground level.
- 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.
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