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26/00119/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

TG8 Mixed species group; Hawthorn, Goat Willow, pioneer seedlings Cut back branches from NEQ site and new footbridge 2-3m. TG13 Mixed species group; Privet, Holly, Blackthorn Annual trimming maintenance TG20 Hornbeam Group Clear bramble and ivy vegetation. Mulch. Annual trimming maintenance TG22 Hornbeam Group Clear bramble and ivy vegetation. Mulch. Annual trimming maintenance T63 Oak (Holm) Fell close to ground level. Remove stump completely by grinding. Replace as part of landscaping scheme. TG25 Mixed species group; Crab Apple, Plum, Hazel, Sycamore Annual trimming maintenance, reduce any reformed growth from the knuckles. Re-coppice Hazel to original stool height TG26 Laurel Hedge Group Annual trimming maintenance TG29 Mixed Species Group; Yew, Cypress, Lilac, seedling trees Annual trimming maintenance, crown raise to 5.5m and reduce extended limbs 2-3m. TG31 Mixed species group Cut back 2-3m from paths. Sever Ivy at ground level and strip to 2m and remove section to infected trees. Re-inspect. TG33 Fig Group Annual pruning maintenance TG34 Mixed Species Group; Juniper, Pyracantha, Maple, Dogwood Cut back 2-3m and crown lift to 3m over footpath to tidy. TG45 Wingnut Sucker Group Thin group encroaching into wood. TG46 Australian Blackwood sucker group Make room around trees to allow to develop s replacements for parent trees. TG50 Hornbeam (Pleached) x 30 Annual trimming maintenance TG51 Mixed species group; Privet, Holly, Blackthorn Annual trimming maintenance H1 Yew (Common) Replace dead tree. Annual trimming maintenance. H3 Yew (Common) Annual trimming maintenance. TG40 Holly Group Fell close to ground level dead stem. Trim back to tidy remaining stems. TG49 Mixed species group: Grisalinia, seedling trees Fell close to ground level. W2 Mixed Species Group Re-coppice to original stool heights. Fell invasive laurel. Thin woodland 15%. Enrich plant. Manage according to woodland and valley gardens management plan. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
28 Apr 2026
Approved
22 Jun 2026

Approved on 22 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Received
28 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Portswood
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
23 Jun 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
22 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Climbers Way Tree Care LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
2002
Env. assessment
No
Southampton
Planning Authority Score
4.5/10
Below average
#173 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Southampton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #206 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Southampton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #88 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #86 of 292
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #206 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #187 of 292
70%
Minor dwellings approved
47 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
98 decided
748
Total decisions
63 refused in 2025