Planning application
2 RUFUS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1FL
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
1no. Sycamore - Crown reduction of 2.5-3m on the north, south and west sides, with the height of the crown reduced by 3-4m. This will keep the crown balanced. See enclosed Tree Inspection Report for further information. Extremely concerned about the health of the tree, it's location close to the house and the damage it would cause if a bough were to fall on the house. It is showing clear indication deterioration since the first application. Furthermore, recent branches falling close to our playhouse and into a neighbour's garden demonstrate an extended risk. Serious personal harm or loss of life are a real risk. Urgently requesting permission to carry the recommended tree works as soon as possible.
As published by the council, reference T/26/101952
Application record
- Reference
- T/26/101952
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Application Valid - Awaiting Decision
- Decision
- Not yet determined
- Received
- 18 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Hiltingbury Ward
- Parish
- Chandler's Ford CP
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SO53 1FL
Comment by 17 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Eastleigh through their own planning portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2026
Received by Eastleigh
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20 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsAfter the decision
The process from here
The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.
If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.
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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2 RUFUS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1FL
1no. Sycamore (TPO 280E) - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m on the north, south and west sides with the height of the Crown reduced by 3-4m. Reason: see enclosed Tree Inspection Report.
Refused Trees 6 docs -
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Other trees applications
In Eastleigh
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.