Planning application
Rear of 56 Thistle Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 0TT
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1no. Oak (T204) - Fell. Exhibiting symptoms of decline, including low overall vigour and reduced canopy density. Decay at the base of the tree is of concern, as it could compromise the tree’s ability to safely support its own weight. Its proximity to residential properties and footpath and risk of structural failure is increasing. Retention of the tree would pose an ongoing safety risk that cannot be effectively mitigated through pruning or management. Felling is proposed for public safety and risk management. To ensure ecological value is retained, the stem will be reduced and retained at a height of approx. 3m to provide standing deadwood habitat, and the main stem will be left within the adjacent woodland to allow for natural decay and biodiversity benefit. No replant is proposed due to the natural regeneration of the woodland.
As published by the council, reference T/25/100662
Application record
- Reference
- T/25/100662
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Decided Consent To Tree Works For
- Decision
- Consent To Tree Works For
- Received
- 23 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 23 Dec 2025
- Decided
- 26 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Hedge End South Ward
- Parish
- Hedge End CP
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SO30 0TT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Dec 2025
Received by Eastleigh
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26 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Consent To Tree Works For
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Eastleigh granted permission on 26 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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