Highfield Campus University of Southampton University Road Southampton

Awaiting decision 26/00087/TPO
Council
Date received
24 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
SO17 1BJ

Description

TG1 Mixed species trees and shrubs: Oak, Pine, Mahonia, Holly Cut back trim and thin group. Crown lift and cut back to 4m over car park. Enable inspection to Limes. TG4 Mixed species group; Field Maple, Hawthorn, Sycamore Crown reduce extended limbs over rear gardens of Bealing Close. Crown lift and cut back to 4m over car park and Bealing Close rear garden footpath. TG5 Mixed species group: Ash, Sycamore, Hawthorn Crown lift and cut back to 6m over car park. Remove major dead wood. Sever Ivy at ground level and strip to 2m and remove section. Clear basal vegetation. Re-inspect TG11 Mixed Species Group; Lime, Sycamore, Cherry Cut back branches from overhanging buildings to give clearance of 2-3m. Remove major dead wood. Crown lift and cut back to 4m over car park and children's nursery. TG15 Mixed Species Group Cut back branches from building to give clearance of 2m. Remove major dead wood over site. TG16 Mixed species group; Alder, Cornus, White Poplar, Goat Willow Select best pioneer seedling trees to retain. Clear basal vegetation. TG21 Hornbeam Hedge Group Clear bramble and ivy vegetation. Mulch. Annual trimming maintenance

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