Planning application
T/26/101026
1 SPITFIRE WAY, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4RX
Proposal
1no. Horse Chestnut (T1) - Reduce entire crown by approx 3m in height and lateral spread, back to suitable secondary growth points (as indicated by the red line on the submitted photograph). The proposed reduction represents approx 20–25% of the live crown volume. Required to maintain appropriate clearance over the public highway, manage encroachment towards neighbouring properties, reduce end-weight on extended regrowth, mitigate potential branch failure risk over a high-use vehicular route. Continue cyclical size management appropriate for a large tree in a constrained roadside setting. The intention is to retain the tree long-term while managing its size proportionately and responsibly within its urban environment.
As published by the council, reference T/26/101026
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Mar 2026
Received by Eastleigh
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8 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Part Consent Part Refuse Trees
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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
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LDC/26/101035 Decided
34 CIRRUS GARDENS, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4RH
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension Across Full Width of Existing Detached Dwelling and Extending Out by 3.0m. Conversion of Existing Integral Single Garage Into Habitable Room Including Replacing Garage Door With Window and Brick Infill Below. Bricking up of existing side door.
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H/23/94671 Granted
32 CIRRUS GARDENS, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4RH
Proposal is to demolish existing wood outbuilding structure, retain solid concrete base and existing dimensions and build new brick structure with flat sika single ply membrane roof. New structure will have working mains electricity, will not be used as dwelling accommodation and will not exceed existing structure height.
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H/25/100275 Granted
9 BARTON DRIVE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4RG
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension and single storey front and infill extension. Addition of ground floor side windows, stove flue and new side gate to boundary fence.
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H/26/101012 Refused
39 BARTON DRIVE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4RG
Erection of single storey front/ side wrap around extension
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H/21/90599 Granted
32 SPITFIRE WAY, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4RT
Convert one part of double garage to habitable space and side and rear fenestration alterations
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PN/26/100956 Granted
6 DEANFIELD CLOSE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JJ
Prior Notification for a single storey rear extension extending 8.0 metres beyond the original rear wall of the dwellinghouse, with a maximum height of 2.7 metres and an eaves height of 2.4 metres.
Other trees applications
In Eastleigh
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T/26/101526 Refused
UNIT 1B, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH
1no. Oak (T1982) - Fell, dead 1no. Oak (T1983) - Dead stem, remove 1no. Oak (T1985) - Fell. Rotten at the base, decay 1no. Oak (T1986) - Fell. Very poor buttress roots, historic movement, Stag heading. 1no Oak (T1992) - Fell. Dying off, stag heading. 1no. Oak (T1990) - Fell. Decay in the base, poor buttress roots. 1no. Oak (T1989) - Fell. Twin stem, buttress decay, decay in the trunk. Deadwood in the canopy.
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T/26/101516 Granted
47 BROWNHILL ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2EF
1no. Lime (T1) - Fell. Cavity on main stem at 1.5m. Replant 1 x 10-12cm Lime within 2m of existing Lime. 1no. Cypress (T2) - Fell. Dying. Replant 1 x 10-12cm Lawson Cypress within 2m of existing Cypress.
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T/26/101509 Refused
104 PITMORE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4LW
1no. Oak (T13) - Crown reduction by 4m, also back to previous cut lines. Drip line for tree is currently within 3m of the rear of the property (104 Pitmore Road). Mature oak tree exhibiting extended lateral growth toward adjacent residential properties, resulting in significant end-weight on primary and secondary branches. The proposed reduction is intended to reduce end-weight, improve biomechanical stability, and mitigate foreseeable risk to property, while retaining the trees’ natural form, amenity value, and long-term health.
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T/26/101492 Granted
13-17 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FW
1no. Mature Oak (T1) – Crown reduction by reducing the lateral spread of the canopy by up to 3m on the longest extending limbs and by up to 2m elsewhere around the crown, maintaining a natural and balanced canopy form. The tree is situated within a commercial car park and overhangs adjacent pavement and highway areas. The crown also extends towards nearby telephone and overhead power lines. The proposed works form part of an ongoing cyclical maintenance programme to manage the size and spread of the crown in relation to surrounding infrastructure and site usage. A visible stress line is present from the principal stem union extending down the main trunk, indicating a potential structural weakness. The proposed crown reduction will lessen end-weight and sail effect throughout the canopy, thereby reducing loading on the main scaffold limbs and stem unions. This will help minimise the likelihood of branch or stem failure and improve the long-term management of risk associated with the tree's location above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicular activity. The works will retain the tree's amenity value while promoting its continued safe retention within the landscape.
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T/26/101654 Granted
24 THE BADGERS, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5PT
2no. Mature Oak - On the back boundry- Crown lift to 3m. Reduce crowns all round by approximately 2.5m to previous growth points to provide adequate clearance from gardens and to keep up with its cycle of pruning.