78 Lakewood Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 5AA Data via plota.co.uk

T/26/102037 - TPO Application Valid - Awaiting Decision

Proposal

1no. Fir (T1) - Sectional fell to ground level. 1no Oak (T2)- Reduction of 2 longer extending branches in the upper crown by 3 to 4m to suitable growth points to maintain natural symmetry. 1no. Yew (T3) - Reduce branches on house and drive side only by 1.5m to clear property and overhang to drive but maintain privacy to neighbours. 1no Sweet Chestnut (T4) - Located in the neighbouring garden, removal of the low overhanging branch to the fence line only. 1no. Silver Birch (T5) - Fell to ground level. 1no. Yew (T6) - Fell to ground level. 2no. Sweet Chestnuts (G8)- Remove epicormic growth and 1 small branch from the main stems to 8m above ground level. 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T10) - Crown lift to 5m by removing epicormic growth and the 3 lowest small branches. 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T11) - Remove the lowest lateral branch only. 1no. Sweet Chestnut (T13) - Remove the lowest 2 lateral branches and any smaller growth to give a 2.5m clearance from the property. Proposed works are ensure a good/safe clearance is maintained. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
2 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 28 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 13 Oct 2026, from Eastleigh's recent tree and landscaping works.

The consultation period closed on 2 Oct 2026.

Site constraints 4

Nutrient neutrality catchment: Solent: Includes Chichester and Langstone Harbours SPA/Ramsar, Solent and Southampton Water SPA/Ramsar, Solent Maritime SAC, Portsmouth Harbour SPA/Ramsar
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 3; National infrastructure project about 1705 m away: Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling Project; Inside the Chandler's Ford built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area262 m² (2,820 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (82 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house, 8 habitable rooms
Built2007 to 2011
HeatingBoiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2023, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Eastleigh
Application type
TPO
Postcode
SO53 5AA
Received
2 Sept 2026
Validated
2 Sept 2026
Ward
Hiltingbury Ward
Parish
Chandler's Ford CP
Target decision
28 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Corron Hoare

Decision outlook

Day 37 of the 56-day target. Eastleigh usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 41.

Day 3719 days to the 56-day target
97%decided within 8 weeks
93%approved
261decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Eastleigh in the last twelve months, from validation. Eastleigh decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
2 Oct 2026
Eastleigh
Planning Authority Score
6.8/10
Good
#67 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Eastleigh is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #94 out of 296. Only 27% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Eastleigh decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #111 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #153 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #94 of 296
27%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #40 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
30 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
547
Total decisions
55 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.