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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
1no. Oak (T1) - Reduce in height by up to 2 metres. Reducing the remaining lateral growth by up to 2 metres. Ensuring all live growth points do not exceed 75 mm in diameter. The tree is in close proximity to the house and the overall size of the tree compared to the size of the back garden. They would just like to keep the tree to a sensible size.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/26/100753
- Alternative references
- 14620885
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
- Agent
- Kings Somborne Tree Care (Ollie Godfrey)
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38 MORLEY GARDENS, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1JF
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Documents 5 of 5
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_26_100753 PL_Final DecisionDecision · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| T_26_100753 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRDecision · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Officer Report T 26 100753Officer Report · PDF | 9 Mar 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
| image.jpgLocation Plan | 13 Jan 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_26_100753 PL_Final Decision T_26_100753 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRPlanning conditions
- CONSENT TO: 1no. Oak (T1) - Reduce in height by up to 2 metres. Reducing the remaining lateral growth by up to 2 metres. Ensuring all live growth points do not exceed 75 mm in 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
- 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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