Planning application
T/00162/26/TPO
1 Irwin Grove Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8AD
Proposal
Cut back overhang on 4x Lime trees identified on the submitted sketch as T1, T2, T3 and T4, by approximately 3-4 metres on Irwin grove side only (gardens) many limbs are overextended and need attention. All trees are currently 19 metres tall and 12 metres wide with works proposed the finishing height will be 19 metres tall and 8/9 metres wide. Works also to include: Removal of basal growth and epicormic growth. A 20% crown thin to reduce canopy density while maintaining the natural form of the trees. Removal of dead, diseased, damaged and crossing branches.
As published by the council, reference T/00162/26/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
3 Apr 2026
Received by Basingstoke and Deane
-
11 May 2026
Decision issued: Part Granted/Part Refused
-
25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
25/02456/FUL Granted
Saxon Court Sarum Hill Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8SR
Demolition of the existing buildings and residential redevelopment to provide 34 apartments of older persons accommodation (Use Class C3), landscaping, cycle storage, car parking, plant, refuse and recycling store; and other associated works
-
25/01432/RET Awaiting decision
8 Winton Square Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8EW
Installation of electric roller shutter to front door (Retrospective).
-
25/02337/HSE Awaiting decision
80 Winchester Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8UQ
Replacement of No 2 timber windows to front of property with UPVC windows
-
20/03506/FUL Granted
34 - 36 Winchester Street Basingstoke Hampshire
Extension to roof with dormer to rear and roof lights to the front to create additional living accommodation in the roof space
-
T/00504/24/TCA Granted
3 Frances Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 3DB
1- reduce magnolia by 2 meters taking it from approximately 6 meters to 4 meters. 2- cherry tree fell to ground level
-
T/00137/26/TCA Granted
61 Winchester Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 8UL
T1 Holly tree, fell to ground level T2 Holly tree, reduce in height by approximately 3-4 meters leaving the finished height at approximately 4 meters and shape
Other trees applications
In Basingstoke and Deane
-
26/01551/TWRN Awaiting decision
4 Damsel Path Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 4NX
Prune tree overhanging boundary fence and house.
-
26/01235/TWRN Split decision
16 Dudley Close Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8BP
T1, T2, T3 - FELL
-
26/01539/TWRN Awaiting decision
9 Achilles Close Chineham Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8XB
Inspect tree and arrange appropriate works
-
T/00277/26/TPO Granted
12 Pamber Heath Road Pamber Heath Hampshire RG26 3TQ
G1 Group of oaks at the front of the property within boundary overhanging property and rubbing powerlines, including main road. 2-3m Reduction of northerly limbs over the power lines which are currently 7m, to finished length of 4m, to suitable growth points. Reduction of 2m over the main road and raising to 5m for highways.
-
T/00272/26/TPO Granted
Land East Of 124 Coniston Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG22 5HZ
T4 & T5 - Lift the epicormic growth from ground level to the height of the crown break on each tree. which is roughly at 5.5 - 6 metres, pruning cuts should not exceed 50mm dia to allow vehicle access on driveway.