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4 The Oaks, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5PS

Decided East Hampshire EHDC-26-0164-TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

T1 - Oak - reduce height from 22m to 20m, reduce crown of canopy on side nearest house by by 3m to give a 1m clearance from house, reduce remaining crown by 2m to balance shape, remove deadwood. T2 - Oak - reduce two limbs by 2.5m.

As published by the council, reference EHDC-26-0164-TPO

Application record

Reference
EHDC-26-0164-TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Decision
16-03-2026
Received
17 Feb 2026
Ward
Four Marks & Medstead
Parish
Medstead CP
Postcode
GU34 5PS

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Feb 2026

    Received by East Hampshire

  2. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

After the decision

East Hampshire has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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