APP/24/00716

1. 8 Sep 2024

   Received by Havant

2. 20 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 28 Jul 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/25/00959 Granted

  3 Oaklands Grove, Waterlooville, PO8 8PR

  1No Oak (T1) Crown reduce by up to 3m leaving a finished height of approx 16m and a finished spread of approx 9m. T2 Oak: Crown reduce by up to 3m leaving a finished height of approx 17m and a finished spread of approx 8m. Within TPO Group G1, subject to TPO 1781

  20 Nov 2025 58m away Trees
• APP/26/00023 Awaiting decision

  25 Albretia Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8QS

  Outline Planning Application for Construction of detached 3 bedroom property with associated parking.

  13 Jan 2026 150m away Outline
• APP/25/00885 Granted

  53b Hart Plain Avenue, Waterlooville, PO8 8RG

  1No. Oak Cut back lateral limbs by 2m overhanging the back garden of No.51 Hart Plain Avenue, leaving a crown spread of 12m and height of 17m, subject to TPO 1758.

  15 Sep 2025 245m away Trees
• APP/26/00545 Awaiting decision

  23 Barney Evans Crescent, Waterlooville, PO8 8SR

  Prior notification for single storey development extending 3.40 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 3.60 metres and an eaves height of 2.40 metres.

  24 Jul 2026 254m away Prior approval
• APP/26/00384 Awaiting decision

  32 Barney Evans Crescent, Waterlooville, PO8 8SR

  T1 -1 No. Oak tree (TPO No. 0971) - Crown height reduction of 1m leaving a height of 15m, Crown width reduction of 3m leaving width of 6m.

  1 Jun 2026 254m away Trees
• APP/26/00488 Awaiting decision

  3 Dresden Drive, Waterlooville, PO8 8RN

  Prior notification for single storey development extending 3.5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, incorporating a maximum height of 3.45 metres and an eaves height of 2.95 metres.

  6 Jul 2026 273m away Prior approval

• 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