Planning application
31 Russet Gardens Hermitage Southbourne Emsworth West Sussex PO10 8DG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Reduce height, west and east sectors by 3m, reduce south sector by 2m and reduce north sector by 1m, remove lowest western lateral on lowest western limb at secondary union (limb diameter of approx. 10cm at second union) overhanging 33 Russet Gardens roof) and remove epicormic growth by up to 4m (above ground level) on 1 no. Oak tree (quoted as T1, TPO'd as T12) subject to SB/94/00896/TPO.
As published by the council, reference 25/02926/TPA
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02926/TPA
- Type
- Tree Planning Application
- Status
- Permit
- Decision
- PERMIT
- Received
- 5 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 5 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 22 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Southbourne
- Parish
- Southbourne
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- PO10 8DG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Dec 2025
Received by Chichester
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22 Jan 2026
Decision issued: PERMIT
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12 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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Chichester granted permission on 22 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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