23c Strawberry Hill Locks Heath Southampton SO31 7ES

Approve P/26/0315/TO
Council
Date received
20 Feb 2026
Decision date
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
SO31 7ES

Description

Works To Trees Protected By Tpo 624: Tree T22 - 20 Twiggs End Close. North Aspect - Reduce Selected Branches By 2 Metres To Natural Target Pruning Points - Maximum Diameter Of Live Pruning Wounds < 75Mm. South Aspect - Reduce Selected Branches By 4.5 Metres To Natural Target Pruning Points - Maximum Diameter Of Live Pruning Wounds < 100 - 120Mm. Tree T26 - 17 Twiggs End Close. Reduce Selected Branches By 2 Metres To Natural Target Pruning Points - Maximum Diameter Of Live Pruning Wounds < 75Mm. Tree T21 - 17 Twiggs End Close. Reduce Selected Branches To Previous Pruning Points - Maximum Diameter Of Live Pruning Wounds < 75Mm.

9.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#1 of 277

Fareham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 277. Only 22% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Fareham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
98%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #1 of 277
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #4 of 277
90%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #41 of 277
22%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #23 of 277
90%
Minor dwellings approved
58 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
23 decided
595
Total decisions
12 refused in 2025