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38 MERRIELEAS DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FN

Refused Eastleigh T/24/98393 Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

1no. Oak (T1) - Crown lift to provide a ground level clearance of approx 6m (to the first branch) by removing epicormic growth & secondary order branches. To reduce dominance over gardens, conservatories & allow more light beneath the crowns.

As published by the council, reference T/24/98393

Application record

Reference
T/24/98393
Type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Status
Decided Part Consent Part Refuse Trees
Decision
Part Consent Part Refuse Trees
Received
23 Oct 2024
Validated
24 Oct 2024
Decided
28 Nov 2024
Ward
Chandler's Ford Ward
Parish
Chandler's Ford CP
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SO53 2FN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Eastleigh register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • T/21/90891 Granted

    38 MERRIELEAS DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FN

    1 no. Oak (T1) - Reduce by 1.5m all over to suitable growth points, leaving a natural shape.

    Decided 1 Sep 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Oct 2024

    Received by Eastleigh

  2. 24 Oct 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Nov 2024

    Decision issued: Part Consent Part Refuse Trees

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Eastleigh refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 38 MERRIELEAS DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FN

    T/21/90891 Submitted 21 Jun 2021 0m away

    1 no. Oak (T1) - Reduce by 1.5m all over to suitable growth points, leaving a natural shape.

    Granted Trees 6 docs
  • 71 MERRIELEAS DRIVE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FQ

    T/24/98343 Submitted 11 Oct 2024 51m away

    1no. Ash - Crown reduction by 3m. Reason: The size now of the tree and some large branches falling into neighbours gardens, as such they have raised concerns for their safety.

    Refused Trees 6 docs
  • 3 PARKLANDS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2EQ

    T/21/90189 Submitted 25 Mar 2021 83m away

    1 no. oak - Reduce height & longer over extended branches by 2-3 metres.

    Granted Trees 4 docs
  • 6 PARKLANDS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2EQ

    T/25/100239 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 83m away

    T1 – Copper Beech It is proposed to reduce the crown of the Copper Beech (T1) by approximately 1.5 metres, carefully pruning back to suitable natural growth points. The aim is to maintain the tree’s natural form and ensure a balanced, healthy structure while managing its size appropriately.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • 6 PARKLANDS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2EQ

    X/21/90997 Submitted 30 Jun 2021 83m away

    Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of planning permission H/21/89910 - Demolition of garage and erection of new car barn

    Granted Amendments Demolition 11 docs
  • 79 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FS

    T/25/100108 Submitted 22 Sep 2025 120m away

    1no. Fir Tree - Remove. Replacement smaller tree to be planted in it's place if required. We have a few cracks above doorways & one door doesn't now close. Structural Engineers Report is within the application and pinpoints the tree as the reason.

    Refused Trees 5 docs

In Eastleigh

  • T/26/101789 Granted

    234 TWYFORD ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4LF

    1 no. Oak (T1) - Crown lift the whole tree to 5 metres. For letting more light into the garden.

    16 Jul 2026 Trees
  • T/26/101770 Refused

    12 COULTAS ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5BE

    2 no. Silver Birch (T1 & T2) - Crown raise up to 6m and crown reduction by 2-3m. Overhanging driveway and has not had any maintenance since 2020 1 no. Turkey Oak (T3) - Crown lift to 6m and crown reduction by 2-3m. Remove epicormic growth from trunk and canopy. Overhanging Malcolm road and the garden 1 no. Pedunculate Oak ( T6) - Crown lift 6m with crown reduction by 2-3m. Overhang getting closer to the house. All are in good health. Full survey done by CBA in 2022 and they provided some advice for future health hence the request.

    14 Jul 2026 Trees
  • T/26/101749 Granted

    82 PARK ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1GN

    1 no. Mature Lime (T1) - To carry out a reduction on selected limbs which are slightly over extended towards the house by approx. 1-2m, bringing the limbs back into the shape of the canopy. To carry out the removal of epicormic growth on the stem up to the crown break.

    10 Jul 2026 Trees
  • T/26/101748 Granted

    91 HOCOMBE ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5QB

    1 no. Oak (T1) - To carry out a reduction on lower limbs (Approx. 2 limbs) of canopy to provide clearance of house at tv ariel of 2 meters. The limbs will be reduced back to where they have been reduced previously before.

    10 Jul 2026 Trees
  • T/26/101780 Refused

    9 MERDON CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1EF

    1no. Cypress (T1) - Fell. 1no. Yew (T2) - A sympathetic reduction of approximately 2–3 metres. 1no. Yew (T3) - Fell. See attached an arboricultural report for justification.

    15 Jul 2026 Trees