Montefiore 1 Hall of Residence Blocks A and B Wessex Lane Southampton SO18 2NU

Awaiting decision 26/00061/TPO
Council
Date received
13 Feb 2026
Date validated
13 Feb 2026
Postcode
SO18 2NU

Description

TG24 Mixed species group; Hornbeam, Cypress, Whitebeam, Beech, Scots Pine, Lime, Ash, Oak, Hazel Remove major dead wood. Trim 0-2m and crown lift to 4m annually branches overhanging car parking. Fell dead stems. TG25 Mixed species group; Sycamore, Laurel, Rowan, Norway Maple, Ash, Cherry, Hazel Remove major dead wood. Cut back branches from trees adjacent to accommodation blocks to give clearance of 2-3m. Clear vegetation around standard trees. Fell dead dying trees. TG26 Mixed species group; Sycamore, Laurel, Rowan, Norway Maple, Ash, Cherry, Hazel Remove major dead wood. Fell dead dying Ash trees. Cut back branches and crown lift to 6m for trees adjacent to public highway. Cut back branches from accommodation blocks to give clearance of 2-3m. Crown lift and trim to 4m over site. TG27 Mixed species group; Sycamore, Laurel, Rowan, Norway Maple, Ash, Cherry, Hazel Remove major dead wood. Cut back branches and crown lift to 6m for trees adjacent to public highway. Trim and cut back trees to tidy annually. TG35 Ash Group x 20 Fell dead dying stems as part of Ash removal programme. SG1 Mixed species shrubs; Portuguese Laurel, Weigela, Pyracantha, Dogwood Annual trimming maintenance SG2 Mixed species shrubs; Lonicera, Cotoneaster, Dogwood Annual pruning maintenance SG3 Mixed species shrubs; Lonicera, Cotoneaster, Dogwood Annual pruning maintenance SG4 Mixed species shrubs; Lonicera, Cotoneaster, Dogwood Annual pruning maintenance SG5 Mixed species shrubs; Lonicera, Cotoneaster, Dogwood Annual pruning maintenance SG6 Mixed species shrubs; Lonicera, Cotoneaster, Dogwood Annual pruning 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