88 Missenden Acres, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2RE

Change of use of premises from Telecommunications Switch Centre to use for employment purposes within classes B8, E(g)(ii) and/or E(g)(iii), to include external alterations, including relocation of the pedestrian entrance and ancillary offices from the eastern elevation to the western elevation and removal of remaining telecommunications base equipment

1 No. Unspecified (T1) - Reduce overall crown height by approx. 2.5 m, undertaking appropriate target pruning cuts to suitable lateral branches to maintain a balanced and natural crown profile. This is to match the approx. 2m pruning of lateral branches previously carried out overhanging 4 Brunel Close, while also providing adequate clearance from house and reducing tree to a safer, more manageable size. Retain sufficient secondary growth and foliage to preserve structural integrity, physiological function and natural form.

3no. Oak (T1,2 & 3) - Reduce lateral crown overhang extending into rear garden by up to approx. 3.5m, subject to suitable growth points and the natural form of each tree. Max. diameter of any individual pruning wound is not to exceed 75mm. Works are intended to provide a proportionate reduction of lateral encroachment into the garden while retaining the trees’ overall height, character and amenity value. Limitations on pruning wound diameter are intended to minimise the extent of cuts and reduce potential for adverse effects on tree health and condition. Works will be undertaken selectively to maintain natural form and avoid unnecessary or excessive crown reduction.