Planning application
APP/25/00652
2 Gladys Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8HT
Proposal
1No. Oak Tree - Reduce in height by 3m, reduce crown by 3m on North, South & west sides, reduce east side by 1m, crown raise to a height of 4m - General Maintenance, Reduce shading in the garden, even up the crown of the tree on all sides - leaving tree with a height of approximately 55m and width of 35m, subject to TPO 1198.
As published by the council, reference APP/25/00652
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Aug 2025
Received by Havant
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21 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Refuse
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
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.
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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APP/25/01020 Awaiting decision
2 Gladys Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8HT
1No Oak Tree (T1) Crown reduction of 2m overall leaving height of 56m and width of 35m. Subject to TPO 1198.
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APP/22/01240 Split decision
4 Ashington Close, Waterlooville, PO8 8NR
1No Horse Chestnut reduce crown 6 metres and spread by 3.7 metres to previous pruning points. Reduce crown 1No Silver Birch by 6 metres to same height as Horse Chestnut. Trees within G1 subject to TPO 1202.
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APP/26/00448 Granted
151 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8ER
Prior notification for single storey development extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 3 metres and an eaves height of 3 metres.
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APP/26/00093 Granted
175 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8ER
Rear Single Storey Kitchen infill extension.
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APP/26/00034 Granted
207 London Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8ER
Installation of 1 No. South facing dormer & 1 No. North facing Dormer to existing loft area.
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APP/26/00108 Granted
48 Gladys Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, PO8 8HS
Single storey rear / side extension.
Other trees applications
In Havant
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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