17 Langham Place Winchester Hampshire SO22 5TN Data via plota.co.uk

26/01211/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Current

Proposal

T1 Lime sp. to pollard at 10m first fork. The proposal is therefore a risk-management measure intended to retain the tree rather than remove it. T2 Horse Chestnut Reduce the height of the Horse Chestnut sp. approximately 22 metres to no less than 17 metres and reduce the radial canopy spread from approximately 18 metres to no less than 14 metres, maintaining a natural crown form and suitable growth points throughout. Remove the first and second southern lateral limbs back to their points of origin (maximum pruning wound diameter approximately 150 mm). T3 Lime sp. Remove the first two western lateral branches back to their points of origin (maximum pruning wound diameter approximately 40 mm). Where permission is obtained from the adjoining landowner, the branches will be removed back to their points of origin. e. T4 Maple sp. Selectively reduce the northern lateral crown spread by approximately 2?3 metres on the lower radial branches and by approximately 1?2 metres within the upper crown canopy, pruning to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations. The works are intended to maintain a natural crown form and achieve a balanced and proportionate canopy structure. Works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998(2010), nearest best practice pruning points… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Winchester
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
SO22 5TN
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Ward
ST BARNABAS WARD
Parish
Winchester Town
Case officer
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Agent
Arbor Call Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15002869
Env. assessment
No
Winchester
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#149 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Winchester ranks #193 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Winchester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #73 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #42 of 292
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #193 of 292
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #206 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
32 decided
961
Total decisions
64 refused in 2025