Planning application
19 BENMORE GARDENS, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1TT
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1no. Oak (T2) - Crown reduction by approx. 2–3m over the garden side only as per the photo submitted. Focusing primarily on the over-extended lateral canopy on one side to reduce lateral spread by approx. 2–3m due to structural imbalance. The tree exhibits a significant asymmetrical crown, with disproportionate growth extending laterally. Elevated risk of limb failure, particularly in high winds. Maintain natural shape and balance. Remove excessive end-weight from extended limbs. Retain overall tree health and structural integrity. Improves long-term sustainability of the tree. Maintain local amenity. Tree will be inspected prior to works for nesting birds and protected species. Works will be scheduled outside the main bird nesting season where possible (March–August), or halted if active nests are found.
As published by the council, reference T/26/101231
Application record
- Reference
- T/26/101231
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Decided Consent To Tree Works For
- Decision
- Consent To Tree Works For
- Received
- 10 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 14 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 28 May 2026
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SO53 1TT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Apr 2026
Received by Eastleigh
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14 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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28 May 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
6 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Eastleigh granted permission on 28 May 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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