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Application overview
2 no. Silver Birch (T1 & T2) - Crown raise up to 6m and crown reduction by 2-3m. Overhanging driveway and has not had any maintenance since 2020 1 no. Turkey Oak (T3) - Crown lift to 6m and crown reduction by 2-3m. Remove epicormic growth from trunk and canopy. Overhanging Malcolm road and the garden 1 no. Pedunculate Oak ( T6) - Crown lift 6m with crown reduction by 2-3m. Overhang getting closer to the house. All are in good health. Full survey done by CBA in 2022 and they provided some advice for future health hence the request.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/26/101770
- Alternative references
- 15084688
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
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12 COULTAS ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5BE
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| T_26_101770 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer Report T 26 101770Officer Report · PDF | 2 Sept 2026 | View |
| tree map may26.docxLocation Plan | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 14 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_26_101770 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- REFUSE: 2 no. Silver Birch (T1 & T2) - Crown lift to 6m. 1 no. Turkey Oak (T3) - Crown lift to 6m and crown reduction by 2-3m. 1 no. Pedunculate Oak (T6) - Crown lift 6m.
- Reason: The proposed 2no. Silver Birch (T1 & T2) - Crown lift to 6m. 1no. Turkey Oak (T3) - Crown lift to 6m and crown reduction by 2-3m. 1no. Pedunculate Oak (T6) - Crown lift 6m are considered unjustified and will be of detriment to the health and appearance of the trees. The works would thus result in an adverse impact upon the visual amenity, ecology and wildlife and screening of the surrounding area. More details are available in the officer report.
- CONSENT TO: 2 no. Silver Birch (T1 & T2) - Crown lift to 3.5m and crown reduction by 2-3m. 1 no. Turkey Oak (T3) - Remove epicormic growth from trunk and canopy. 1 no. Pedunculate Oak (T6) - Crown lift to 3.5m, crown reduction by 2-3m.
- 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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