5 SYDNEY ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6DJ Data via plota.co.uk

Valid T/26/101615 - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Date received
2 Jul 2026
Date validated
2 Jul 2026
Postcode
SO50 6DJ
Type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

Description

1no. Silver Birch (T1) - On the side facing the house and garden a reduction of 2m to remove the branches that touch the roofs. On the side facing the road a reduction of 1.5m in order to clear the street light. 1no. Norwegian Spruce (T2) - Reduction of 1m all round, maintaining the present shape. 1no. Norwegian Spruce (T3) - Reduction of 1.5m on the southern side facing the telegraph pole to disentangle the branches from the phone lines. On the side facing the road a reduction of 1m maintaining the current shape of the tree. The branches of T1 are resting on roof of garage and house, potentially leading to the dislodging of roof tiles and consequent leaks. Branches are fouling the streetlight on Sydney Road and the telephone lines from the telegraph pole adjacent to house. T2 and T3 are fouling the telephone lines from the telegraph pole and the weight of the lower branches is resting on the telephone line to the house. All 3 trees are looking very heavy due to shallowness of their roots. To conduct routine maintenance on the trees within property's curtilage. They have grown very large since last pruned several years ago, do not want them to fall and cause damage or harm through lack of appropriate care. Data via plota.co.uk

Eastleigh
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#60 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Eastleigh ranks #103 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Rarely extends deadlines
decisions usually arrive on time
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Eastleigh decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #136 of 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #125 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #103 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #35 of 292
58%
Minor dwellings approved
31 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
12 decided
536
Total decisions
58 refused in 2025