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Application overview
Prune 1 x Scots Pine tree (T1 on the plan) Fell 1 x Scots Pine tree (T2 on the plan) (Both trees are part of G2 of TPO: 0051/03)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 26/00888TPO
- Alternative references
- PP-15154729
- Parish
- Ashurst and Colbury Parish Council
- Agent
- Hoare
- UPRN
- 100060511121
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38 LAKEWOOD ROAD, ASHURST, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 7DF
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Documents 2 of 2
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Work Application FormApplication Form | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
| Trees Location PlanDrawing | 12 Aug 2026 | View |
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Decision & conditions
Planning conditions
- Scots Pine tree (marked T1 within the application) - Raise the crown by removing the two lowest branches to allow 7m clearance above ground level. Scots Pine tree (marked T2 within the application - )Fell to ground level.
- Thie Scots Pine T2 has an estimated safe life expectancy of less than 10 years and its removal and replacement at this time is considered the most reasonable action whilst the pruning of Scots Pine T1 is considered reasonable routine management, enabling the ongoing retention of the tree as a positive amenity feature to the area.
- A replacement tree selected from the following species: Scots Pine, Holly or Maple is to be planted before 31/03/2027 within the curtilage of 38 Lakewood Road. The replacement tree to be of minimum stock size 8-10cm girth at 1cm above ground level when planted. If, within a period of 2 years from the date of planting, the trees (or any other tree planted in replacement for it) is removed, uprooted, destroyed or dies, another tree of the same size and species shall be planted in the same place or in accordance with a variation for which the Local Authority give their written consent. REASON: To ensure that any loss of amenity through the removal of trees is mitigated for future generations and to preserve the character of the local area.
