Highfield Campus University of Southampton University Road Southampton

Awaiting decision 26/00119/TPO
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
SO17 1BJ

Description

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.

4.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#178 of 282

Southampton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #210 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Southampton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #87 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #84 of 282
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #210 of 282
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #180 of 282
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