Planning application
2 WESTERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3EL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
2 No. Chestnut (T1, T3, T4 & T5) - Crown lift over highway to statutory height by selective branch-tip pruning to achieve crown clearance from highway of 5.3m above ground level. Re-pollard crown by target pruning to a suitable growth point to reduce end-weight to extended branches by no greater than 3.0m, and reshape to balance all branch weight radially around the stem.
As published by the council, reference T/26/102169
Application record
- Reference
- T/26/102169
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Application Valid - Awaiting Decision
- Received
- 23 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 23 Sep 2026
- Ward
- West End South Ward
- Parish
- West End CP
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SO30 3EL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Sep 2026
Received by Eastleigh
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7 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Eastleigh took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Eastleigh for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Eastleigh decided tree works applications in a median of 44 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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10 WESTERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3EL
1no. Beech - Prune (branches overhanging footpath & 12 Ingersley Rise) lateral branches back to suitable growth point or branch junction by 3m, keeping all pruning cuts as small as possible & blending pruning works into existing canopy. Reason: Significant shading of the garden of 12 Ingersley Rise.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
26 WESTERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3EL
1no. Oak (T1) - Reduction of lowest lateral over neighbouring property to the South by up to 2m, crown raise to approximately 4m by removing epicormic stem growth. Remove growth on shed roof to give approximately 1m clearance. All at appropriate points. To lessen weight, encroachment & likelihood of failure
Granted Trees 4 docsSmall domestic -
1 WESTERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3EN
1 no. Mature Oak (T1) - Reduce crown back to previous growth points approximately 4m off top. Laterals to be pruned back to match in with tops. To safeguard the health and amenity of the tree.
Refused Trees 4 docs -
LISTWOOD, LITTLEWOOD GARDENS, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3DJ
1no. Chestnut (T1) - Reduce canopy by approx. 50% to suitable growth points. Approx. 8-10m off the height and 2m off lateral branches. Over mature species with significant dieback in the crown.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
16 SOUTHERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3ER
1no. Oak (T1) (south edge of plot) - Reduction of tree by 2m all over to maintain shape and size in the area.
Refused Trees 4 docs -
8 SOUTHERN ROAD, WEST END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 3ER
72% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct
1no. Sweet Chestnut (T1) - Fell twin stem to 8ft monolith poles for habitat due to decay at base and in crown. 1no. Silver Birch (T2) - Fell tree to 8ft monolith for habitat due to completely dead crown. 1no. Conifer (T3) - Reduce height by 10m to reduce top heavy weight and reduce chance of snap out.
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs
Other tree works applications
In Eastleigh
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T/26/101894 Granted
12 VELMORE ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3HE
1 No. Dead Scots Pine (T2) - Remove. Dead 1 No. Scots Pine (T3) - Remove, tree in decline
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T/26/101840 Granted
Southern Gas Networks, Bridge Road,, Bursledon,, SO31 8AL
1no. Corylus (Hazel),1no. Crataegus (Hawthorn) & 1no. Oak - To prune back approx. 2-3m back from fence. To provide and maintain a 1m clearance from the fence line surrounding the site compound. The trees are currently overhanging into the compound area, and the works are required to ensure safe access, facilitate operational activities, and address health and safety considerations within the site.
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T/26/101903 Granted
30 RANDALL ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5AL
1no. Silver Birch (T1) - Fell to ground level due to poor physiological state of the tree which has been occurring over the last four years. There is no reasonable reduction of the crown possible that would prolong the life of the tree as tree is unlikely to respond well to pruning. Replant with another Birch.
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T/26/101900 Refused
237 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DX
1no. Oak (T1, originating from no. 24 Thornbury Wood, SO53 5DQ) - Reduce lateral limbs extending over garden and towards property by approx. 2.5m to even up the tree and provide a natural and balanced shape. Majority of branches are to the Southeast side of tree. Pruning will be carried out back to natural growth points to improve light levels within garden and minimise overhang towards house, while preserving the tree's overall form and health.
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NC/26/101955 Granted
4 GREYLADYES, SCHOOL ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8BX
1no. Beech - Fell, see attached Tree Inspection Report.