Application for hedgerow removal

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Application form for notifying a Local Planning Authority about proposed hedgerow removal under the Environment Act 1995 and the Hedgerows Regulations 1997. It collects applicant and agent details, the full site address and location information, and any pre-application advice received. The form requires reasons for removing the hedgerow, references to submitted plans showing the sections to be removed, the length of hedgerow affected, and whether it is less than 30 years old (with evidence if applicable). Applicants must confirm their legal status in relation to the land (owner, agricultural tenant, farm business tenant, or utility operator). A checklist sets out required submissions, including multiple copies of the form and plans and the correct fee. It also includes a declaration of accuracy, contact details, and site visit access and appointment arrangements, plus privacy and publication notices.

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ECAB 2018 RP

Application for hedgerow removal notice

The Environment Act 1995

The Hedgerows Regulations 1997

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Upon receipt of this form and any supporting information, it is the responsibility of the Local Planning Authority to inform you of its obligations in regards to the processing of your application. Please refer to its website for further information on any legal, regulatory and commercial requirements relating to information security and data protection of the information you have provided.

Local Planning Authority details:

planning@newforestnpa.gov.uk    01590 646615

New Forest National Park Authority, Lymington Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ZG

Publication on Local Planning Authority websites

Information provided on this form and in supporting documents may be published on the authority's planning register and website.

Please ensure that the information you submit is accurate and correct and does not include personal or sensitive information. If you require any further clarification, please contact the Local Planning Authority directly.

If you would rather make this application online, you can do so on our website: https://www.planningportal.co.uk/apply

You are advised to read the accompanying guidance notes and per-question help text.

This form is specifically designed to be printed and completed offline. Please complete this form in block capitals using black ink to facilitate scanning.

1. Applicant Name and Address

Title First name
Last name
Company (optional)
Unit House number
House name House suffix
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Town
County
Country
Postcode

2. Agent Name and Address

Title First name
Last name
Company (optional)
Unit House number
House name House suffix
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Town
County
Country
Postcode

3. Site Address Details

Please provide the full postal address of the application site.

Unit House number
House name House suffix
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Town
County
Postcode (optional)
Easting Northing
Description of location or a grid reference (must be completed if postcode is not known)
Description

4. Pre-application Advice

Has assistance or prior advice been sought from the local authority about this application? Yes / No

If Yes, please complete the following information about the advice you were given. (This will help the authority to deal with this application more efficiently).

Please tick if the full contact details are not known, and then complete as much as possible:

Full contact details not known (tick)
Officer name
Reference
Date (DD/MM/YYYY) (must be pre-application submission)
Details of pre-application advice received?

5. Hedgerow Removal Notice

Please state the reasons for the proposed removal of hedgerow(s):

Please state the reference number of the plan(s) to be submitted with this application showing the stretch(es) of hedgerow(s) to be removed:

1. 5.
2. 6.
3. 7.
4. 8.
Please confirm the length of the hedgerow to be removed
Please state if the hedgerow to be removed is less than 30 years old Yes / No
If Yes, is evidence of the date of planting attached Yes / No
Please answer the following questions (one must be answered "Yes"):
I am/we are the owner(s) of the freehold of the land concerned Yes / No
OR I am/we are the tenant(s) of the agricultural holding concerned Yes / No
OR I am/we are the tenant(s) under the farm business tenancy concerned Yes / No
I am/act for the utility operator concerned Yes / No

6. Planning Application Requirements - Checklist

Please read the following checklist to make sure you have sent all the information in support of your proposal. Failure to submit all information required will result in your application being deemed invalid. It will not be considered valid until all information required by the Local Planning Authority (LPA) has been submitted.

The original and 3 copies* of a completed and dated application form:
The original and 3 copies* of a plan which identifies the land to which the application relates drawn to an identified scale and showing the direction of North:
The correct fee:

*National legislation specifies that the applicant must provide the original plus three copies of the form and supporting documents (a total of four copies), unless the application is submitted electronically or, the LPA indicate that a smaller number of copies is required.

LPAs may also accept supporting documents in electronic format by post (for example, on a CD, DVD or USB memory stick). You can check your LPA's website for information or contact their planning department to discuss these options.

7. Declaration

I/we hereby apply for planning permission/consent as described in this form and the accompanying plans/drawings and additional information. I/we confirm that, to the best of my/our knowledge, any facts stated are true and accurate and any opinions given are the genuine opinions of the person(s) giving them.

Signed - Applicant:

Or signed - Agent:

Date (DD/MM/YYYY): (date cannot be pre-application)

8. Applicant Contact Details

Telephone numbers

Country code National number Extension number
Country code Mobile number (optional)
Country code Fax number (optional)
Email address (optional)

9. Agent Contact Details

Telephone numbers

Country code National number Extension number
Country code Mobile number (optional)
Country code Fax number (optional)
Email address (optional)

10. Site Visit

Can the site be seen from a public road, public footpath, bridleway or other public land? Yes / No

If the planning authority needs to make an appointment to carry out a site visit, whom should they contact? (Please select only one) Other (if different from the agent/applicant's details) / Agent / Applicant

If Other has been selected, please provide:

Contact name Telephone number
Email address

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Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.