Planning application
The Beeches Old Church Lane Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6FN
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T1; Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Crown lift new growth to approximately 3m from ground level, reduce overhang extending towards property approximately 5-10% of canopy
As published by the council, reference 24/01534/TW
Application record
- Reference
- 24/01534/TW
- Type
- Tree Works to TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 9 Oct 2024
- Validated
- 9 Oct 2024
- Decided
- 20 Dec 2024
- Ward
- Shanklin South
- Parish
- Shanklin
- Decision by
- Planning Officer Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- PO37 6FN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Isle of Wight register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/01148/TW Awaiting decision
The Beeches Old Church Lane Shanklin Isle Of Wight PO37 6FN
T1; Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) -Dismantle to near ground level. Reason:Tree is in severe decline and overhanging driveway. T2; Weeping Willow (Salix babylonica) -Remove significant deadwood and crown lift to provide 2M clearance from lawn. Reason: For ease of future lawn maintenance and to improve trees health. T3; Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) - Remove Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) and reduce height to approximately 2.5M. Reason: To improve the trees health and manage the overall size. T4; Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Retrench canopy back to approximately 3M height (to sound growth). Reason: Tree has been in decline past few years, now deadwood overhanging building. T5; Walnut (Juglans regia) - Crown lift to provide 2M clearance from lawn and remove boughs connecting with building roof. Reason: For ease of future lawn maintenance and to reduce encroachment. T6; Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - Crown lift new growth to approximately 3M from ground level and remove significant deadwood. For ease of future lawn maintenance and to improve trees health. (Request of a 5 year consent to crown lift to maintain a 3M ground clearance). G1; Mixed boundary hedge to include Griselinia (Griselinia littoralis), Elaeagnus Elaeagnus ebbingei) and Bramble (Rubus fructicosus) - Hedge cut new growth. Reason: To maintain hedge at manageable height.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Oct 2024
Received by Isle of Wight
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20 Dec 2024
Decision issued: Refused
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10 Sep 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Barlow Tree Surgery Agent, a tree-works contractor
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Isle of Wight refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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