13no. Mixed species trees (1-13) - Works schedule within report RTS/RW/1ORCF/VTA/V1 dated 16/05/25.

1. The Council has issued a split decision and REFUSES PERMISSION for the following work: 12. Beech – Reduce N aspect by 3m 13. Oak – Reduce N aspect by 3m REASON FOR REFUSAL: The proposed reductions of the northern aspects of these trees by 3m will be detrimental to public, visual amenity. The proposed work is unlikely to be tolerated by the beech (T12) and will likely result in the northern aspect becoming bare and devoid of healthy, well-formed regrowth. The management of shading in a neighbourhood known for its sylvan character does not justify such extensive pruning. Lesser works have been permitted (see below).
2. The Council GRANTS PERMISSION for the following work: 1. Oak – crownlift to 5m 2. Oak – crownlift to 5m 3. Oak – reduce height and spread by 3m 4. Oak – Reduce S aspect by 2m 5. Oak – Reduce height and spread by 3m 8. Silver birch – Fell 9. Silver birch – Fell 12. Beech – Crownlift the northern aspect to 5m above ground level 13. Oak – Crownlift the northern aspect to 5m above ground level. Selectively prune so that it no longer overhangs the corner of the conservatory, with acceptable horizontal clearance/growing margin of 1.5m.
3. 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 works are carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
4. 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. Please be advised that Eastleigh Borough Council does not own or manage T5 (oak). Although we are not experts on land ownership, the Land Registry indicates that the property boundary extends to the edge of the footway. The tree stands in a relatively recently planted beech hedge which appears to have been fenced out within the recent past. As such, it would appear that the tree is within 1 Oakwood Road. You are advised to seek legal advice on the matter if you believe the tree does not stand on your land. 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.

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