15 Bassett Meadow Southampton SO16 7DY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00136/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

T1 Yew (Taxus baccata) - Reduce crown height by approximately 2 metres and lightly reshape lateral growth, pruning back to suitable growth points to retain a natural, balanced, and visually appropriate form. T2 Maple (Acer species) - Fell to ground level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 May 2026
Approved
20 Jul 2026

Approved on 20 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 21 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
SO16 7DY
Received
25 May 2026
Validated
25 May 2026
Ward
Bassett
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Jul 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
20 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Lakewood Tree Surgeons

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
1962
Env. assessment
No
Southampton
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#150 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Southampton ranks #158 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Southampton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #117 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #137 of 296
63%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #158 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #154 of 296
70%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
109 decided
742
Total decisions
72 refused in the year to March 2026