1no. Group (G1) – Removal of adjacent cherry stems overhanging the car port. Trees have been excessively crown-lifted and now exhibit an acute lean as a result of group competition, restricting further management options. Localised crown reduction oak and ash encroaching toward the outbuilding and car port to achieve up to 2m clearance, with pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. 1no. Silver birch Group (G2)- Fell dead/dying trees W1 - Remove dead trees. 1no. Group (G3) - (G3.1) Remove dead/dying sycamore within falling distance to the public footpath.

1. CONSENT TO: CONSENT: 1no. Group (G1) – Removal of adjacent cherry stems overhanging the car port. Trees have been excessively crown-lifted and now exhibit an acute lean as a result of group competition, restricting further management options. Localised crown reduction oak and ash encroaching toward the outbuilding and car port to achieve up to 2m clearance, with pruning cuts not exceeding 50mm in diameter. - - - 1no. Silver birch Group (G2)- Fell dead/dying trees - marginally outside the boundary of the TPO therefore is not protected. W1 - Remove dead trees - The removal of dead trees from W1 is exempt from application. The duty to replace these trees has been waived on this occasion. 1no. Group (G3) - (G3.1) Remove dead/dying sycamore within falling distance to the public footpath - The removal of dead and dangerous trees from G3/G3.1 is exempt from application. 4 replacement trees will be required as per the legal duty under s206 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Suitable species include Oak (Quercus robur), field maple (Acer campestre), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) and/or wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis).
2. Standard of work condition: 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 consented work is carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
3. Pre-commencement site meeting condition: Please contact the Arboriculture Manager at trees@eastleigh.gov.uk to arrange a pre-commencement meeting at least 5 days in advance of commencement of any work relating to this consent. This meeting is to ensure the extent of work is understood by all parties. The Arboriculture Manager will confirm the outcome of the meeting in writing within 48 hours of the meeting.
4. Note to Applicant: It is considered that, subject to compliance with the conditions attached to this permission, the proposed 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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