Planning application
1, Hocombe Mead Local Nature Reserve, South of Ashdown road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 5QG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
As highlighted in the attached documents. The works are traditional coppicing at Hocombe Mead Local Nature Reserve. The works are prescribed in the 2016-2025 management plan (signed off by Natural England) and form part of the numerous conservation activities carried out on site to maintain and enhance the area for wildlife. Coppicing works have previously been consented as shown in the attached consent form T/16/79061
As published by the council, reference T/26/101848
Application record
- Reference
- T/26/101848
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Decided Consent To Tree Works For
- Decision
- Granted As published: Consent To Tree Works For
- Received
- 29 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 14 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SO53 5QG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jul 2026
Received by Eastleigh
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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14 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Consent To Tree Works For
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 14 September 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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100 ASHDOWN ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5QG
1no. Sweet Chestnut (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous pruning points by approx. 2–3m to maintain the tree at an appropriate size for its restricted garden setting and close proximity to the dwelling. The works are proposed as part of the tree’s ongoing cyclical management and will help maintain reasonable clearance from the property whilst reducing excessive shading and branch encroachment. Pruning will be undertaken in accordance with BS3998 recommendations, retaining the tree in a natural and balanced form appropriate to the species.
Granted Trees 6 docsDomestic -
8 ASHDOWN CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5QF
1no. Silver Birch (T1)– Fell 1no. leaning stem as shown in the report. Bifurcated at ground level secondary smaller stem has opened and pushed away from dominant stem. Recent lean indicates some central movement; the tree is leaning over the public right of way, therefore under grounds of health and safety to seek permission to remove. Diagrams as shown.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
20 ASHDOWN CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5QF
1 no. Silver Birch (T1) - to be felled due to Honey Fungus.
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9 ASHDOWN CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5QF
72% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct
1no. Maple (T1) – Crown reduction by 2m back to suitable previous growth points, maintaining a natural and balanced crown. Tree extends over the adjacent pavement and was previously pruned approx. 2 years ago and has since regrown sufficiently to encroach over the pavement again. A light cyclical reduction approx. every 2 years is recommended to maintain suitable clearance over the pavement and manage the tree's size. Please note, home owner has been issued with a letter requesting reduction of this tree over the pathway. It is requested that consideration be given to allowing this work to be undertaken on a regular cyclical basis, subject to the tree remaining in a suitable condition and the works being carried out in accordance with good arboricultural practice.
Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs -
48 ASHDOWN CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5QF
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Granted Conditions Extension Trees 4 docsSmall domestic -
45 ASHDOWN CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5QF
1no. Conifer (T1) – Remove to prevent further structural damage. The conifer is exerting pressure on the boundary fence, causing it to lean and become unstable. This is a practical and proportionate solution to address the current damage, improve the appearance of the garden, and ensure the boundary can be properly maintained.
Granted Trees 5 docsSmall domestic
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T/26/101894 Granted
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T/26/101840 Granted
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T/26/101903 Granted
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T/26/101900 Refused
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NC/26/101955 Granted
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