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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
1 no. Mature Oak (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous growth points approximately 4m off top. Laterals to be pruned back to match in with tops. To safeguard the health and amenity of the tree.
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/26/101802
- Alternative references
- 15101855
- Ward
- West End South Ward
- Parish
- West End CP
- Agent
- WGS Tree Services (Wesley Skinner)
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1 WESTERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3EN
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Documents 4 of 4
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Report T 26 101802Officer Report · PDF | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| T_26_101802 PL_Final DecisionDecision Notice · PDF | 18 Sept 2026 | View |
| c0d0b10a-57da-495e-ad35-c48312a5c592.jpegLocation Plan | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
T_26_101802 PL_Final DecisionPlanning conditions
- REFUSE: 1 no. Mature Oak (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous growth points approximately 4m off top. Laterals to be pruned back to match in with tops
- Reason: The proposed reduction in height by 4m and reduction of laterals to match the top on 1no. Mature 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. More details are available in the Officer Report.
- CONSENT TO: 1 no. Mature Oak (T1) – Prune on the property side by 2m.
- 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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