Protected oak tree works at 16 Berber Close, Whiteley, Fareham
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Fareham Planning Committee on 11 Mar 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought removal of epicormic branches below the main crown break and one small branch above the driveway.
“Introduction 1.1 This application is being brought before the planning committee due to the applicant being the husband of a Council employee.”
“Description of Proposal 3.1 Remove epicormic branches below main crown break and remove one small diameter branch above the driveway.”
Officer report
The site
The oak tree is in the front garden of a detached property on a private cul-de-sac.
“Site Description 2.1 16 Berber Close is a detached property situated on the south side of Berber Close, in a private cul de sac…”
“The oak tree subject of this report is situated on the property frontage.”
Officer report
Planning history
The report records no relevant planning history.
“Relevant Planning History 5.1 No relevant planning history.”
Officer report
Consultation response
No consultation was undertaken and no letters of representation were received during the consultation period.
“Representations 6.1 No letters of representation have been received during the consultation period.”
“Consultations No consultations were undertaken as part of this planning application.”
Officer report
The committee vote
Members voted on the officer recommendation, with nine in favour and none against.
“Upon being proposed and seconded the officer recommendation to: -”
“Was voted on and CARRIED. (Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against)”
Minutes
The decision
The committee granted permission subject to the report’s conditions and delegated authority for necessary changes to them.
“(ii) Authority Delegated to the Head of Planning to: -”
“(a) Make any necessary modification, deletion or addition to the proposed conditions.”
Minutes
Sources
- Fareham Planning Committee minutes, 11 March 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Fareham's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Date
- Wednesday 11 March 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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This committee's year
33 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.