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
As highlighted in the attached documents. The works are traditional coppicing at Hocombe Mead Local Nature Reserve. The works are prescribed in the 2016-2025 management plan (signed off by Natural England) and form part of the numerous conservation activities carried out on site to maintain and enhance the area for wildlife. Coppicing works have previously been consented as shown in the attached consent form T/16/79061
Proposal details
- Reference
- T/26/101848
- Alternative references
- 15120314
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
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1, Hocombe Mead Local Nature Reserve, South of Ashdown road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 5QG
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Documents 6 of 6
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| DECISION NOTICEDecision · PDF | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| T_26_101848 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRDecision · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer Report T 26 101848Officer Report · PDF | 14 Sept 2026 | View |
| Description of works - TPO application 2026 HM LNR.docxPlan | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2026 TPO consent application maps.pdfLocation Plan · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
DECISION NOTICE T_26_101848 Decision notice informative leaflet - CTR, RTRPlanning conditions
- CONSENT TO: Works permitted for the period of 10 years as per the coppicing plan 2026-2036.
- 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: 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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