Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Tree 1; Bay - 20% reduction to suitable points of growth; 20% thinning to create space between the surrounding sycamores.Reason: Improve trees' health.Tree 2; Sycamore - Remove deadwood crossing branches.Reason: Reduce safety hazard.Tree 3; Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - Remove 2x protruding limbs over the road; 20% reduction including crossing branches/dead branches.Reason: To achieve safety and hazard reduction and balanced tree structure.Reason: To create an even structure. Concern about included bark and weight.Tree 4; Sycamore (nearest the house) - Raise the canopy by removing lower limb.Reason: Improve health of tree.Tree 5; Unknown species - Trim 2x dead branch stubs.Reason: Reduce safety hazard.
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/01413/TW
- Ward
- Totland And Colwell
- Parish
- Totland
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Underwood Madeira Road Totland Totland Bay Isle Of Wight PO39 0BJ
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| REASONS FOR WORKS.Supporting Information · PDF | 20 Oct 2026 | View |
| Application Form - Public CopyApplication Form - Public Copy · PDF | 9 Oct 2026 | View |
| Plan - LocationPlan - Location · PDF | 9 Oct 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
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