APP/23/00097

1. 1 Feb 2023

   Received by Havant

2. 29 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• APP/26/00213 Granted

  17 Billett Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 7SZ

  Reduce 2No. trees listed below by approx 3-4m in height, back to suitable growth points. Reduce sides of canopy by up to 1.5-2m to maintain a natural canopy shape where necessary. 1) T1 - Yew - Height 16 Metres, Crown Spread 7 Metres. To Leave Finishing Height of 12 Metres and Crown Spread of 5 Metres 2) T2 - Oak - Height 16 Metres, Crown Spread 8 Metres. To Leave Finishing Height of 12 Metres and Crown Spread of 5 Metres Trees subject to TPO No. 1201.

  30 Mar 2026 0m away Trees
• APP/21/00629 Refused

  14 Billett Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 7SZ

  1No. Oak, T2, (T1 on plan) achieve clearance from house, reducing limbs by 3m leaving limb length of 6m and reduce limb over garden by 1.5 m leaving 12.5 m height to balance crown, subject to TPO 1209.

  4 Jun 2021 0m away Trees
• APP/23/00091 Granted

  17 Billett Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 7SZ

  Reduce height of 1No. Ash tree (T1) by 5m back to previous pollard points leaving height of 10m, reduce canopy height of 1No. Oak tree (T2) by 2.5m, 3m on south sector and 3m on east and west sectors, leaving height of 12.5m and width of 8m. Both trees within Area A1, subject to TPO 1207.

  31 Jan 2023 0m away Trees
• APP/25/00981 Granted

  13A Billett Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 7SZ

  Single Storey rear extension to kitchen and first floor extension to form new master suite with external material alterations.

  27 Nov 2025 0m away Householder
• APP/25/00985 Granted

  6 Avondale Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7ST

  Side flat roof extension with installation of skylights, loft conversion with raising of ridge and first floor roof being extended over garage creating two front hipped dormers and one rear box dormer.

  28 Nov 2025 203m away Householder
• APP/25/00818 Granted

  32 Avondale Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7ST

  Discharge of conditions 6, 7, 8 of planning application APP/23/00728.

  10 Oct 2025 203m away Conditions

• APP/26/00380 Granted

  Land adj. 18 Royal Way & 5 Hampton Close, Waterlooville, PO7 8JE

  (A1) 2 No. Ash - Fell. (A2) 3 No. Oak - Reduce Crown to provide 3.5 metres clearance from roof of 5 Hampton Close and remove epicormic growth. Trees subject to TPO 1101.

  8 May 2026 Trees
• APP/26/00544 Awaiting decision

  Gorseway Retirement and Nursing Home, 354 Sea Front, Hayling Island, PO11 0BA

  No 1. - Eucalyptus - Reduce heavy over extending limbs by up to 3 meters back to suitable growth points leaving a crown width of 6 meter. Crown lift over garden area to 3 meters above ground level. Tree subject to TPO: 0963

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• APP/26/00301 Granted

  3 Marrels Wood Gardens, Purbrook, Waterlooville, PO7 5RS

  1No Copper Beech (T1) crown reduction of up to approximately 25% (maximum 2–3 metres) on affected aspects of the crown, with works focused on branches overhanging into the rear garden and toward the dwelling. Reduce lateral spread by pruning back to suitable secondary growth points, maintaining the tree’s natural form and structural balance. Additionally, remove dead, damaged, and weakly attached branches throughout the crown, including limbs showing signs of failure. 1No Common Beech (T2) crown reduction of up to approximately 20–25% (maximum 2–3 metres) on relevant aspects of the crown to manage excessive spread and overhang into the rear garden. Reduce lateral branches where appropriate by pruning back to suitable secondary growth points, ensuring the tree’s natural shape and structural balance are retained. Remove dead, damaged, and weakly attached branches throughout the crown as a preventative safety measure. Trees subject to TPO 1472

  4 May 2026 Trees
• APP/26/00357 Refused

  8 My Lords Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 9PW

  1 no. Holm Oak - crown height reduction of 1.5 metres leaving a finished height of 12 metres, Crown width reduction of 2 metres leaving a finished width of 11 metres. Tree subject to TPO 0916

  22 May 2026 Trees
• APP/26/00416 Granted

  4 Khandala Gardens, Waterlooville, PO7 5UA

  1No. Sycamore reduce by 2m back to previous cuts and raise crown by 4m, subject to TPO 1363

  20 May 2026 Trees