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 (T1) - Reduce its height by 4m - 5m by removing the uppermost small branches. The main body of the tree would be untouched. We do not want to remove the whole tree, only the uppermost branches to make it safe. Tree overhangs footpath & road. Roots are growing into the footpath & look possibly unstable.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/25/99988
- Alternative references
- 14287150
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
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9 HOCOMBE ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5SL
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Documents 7 of 7
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_25_99988 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 9 Oct 2025 | View |
| Officer Report T 25 99988Officer Report · PDF | 3 Oct 2025 | View |
| photo3 - 9 hocombePhotos | 2 Sept 2025 | View |
| photo1 - 9 hocombePhotos | 2 Sept 2025 | View |
| photo2 - 9 hocombePhotos | 2 Sept 2025 | View |
| 20250828_102622Location Plan | 28 Aug 2025 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 28 Aug 2025 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_25_99988 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- REFUSE: 1no. Oak (T1) - Reduce its height by 4m - 5m by removing the uppermost small branches.
- Reason: The proposed reduction of height by 4-5m on 1no. Oak (T1) is considered unjustified and will be of detriment to the health and appearance of the tree. The works would thus result in an adverse impact upon the visual amenity, ecology and wildlife and screening of the surrounding area. The proposed reduction of 4-5m is deemed excessive in the absence of any arboricultural evidence to support it. These works will affect the tree’s public amenity. Advised to the applicants on site that if they have any concerns regarding the tree’s stability or health, they should have the tree assessed by a professional arborist and provide a report or other written conclusion.
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