Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
1no. Oak (T1) - Total crown reduction of between 3 & 4m. The tree is situated on the edge of our garden & on the edge of two other neighbours’ gardens. The tree is extremely large & we have had requests from these neighbours to reduce it.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/25/98909
- Alternative references
- 13723104
- Ward
- Hedge End South Ward
- Parish
- Hedge End CP
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SWIFT COTTAGE, 11a FREEGROUNDS CLOSE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0HJ
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Documents 6 of 6
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_25_98909 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRDecision · PDF | 18 Mar 2025 | View |
| T_25_98909 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 18 Mar 2025 | View |
| Officer ReportOfficer Report · PDF | 14 Mar 2025 | View |
| Location Plan 11a Freegrounds CloseLocation Plan · PDF | 17 Feb 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 14 Feb 2025 | View |
| Tree plan .pdfLocation Plan · PDF | 14 Feb 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_25_98909 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTR T_25_98909 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- REFUSE: 1no. Oak (T1) - Total crown reduction of between 3 & 4m REASON FOR REFUSAL: REASON FOR REFUSAL: The reasons put forward to support the application are vague and do not justify crown reduction to this extent. Excessively large volume of foliage would be removed and final cut sizes would be large. This would adversely impact on tree health, its form and overall value to public, visual amenity.
- CONSENT TO: 1no. Oak (T1) – Reduce height and radial spread by no more than 1.5m. Pruning wound size will be limited to 50mm diameter.
- 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 the consented works are carried out to an appropriate standard.
- 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. 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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