Planning application
APP/25/00875
34 Woodlands Avenue, Emsworth, PO10 7QE
Proposal
1 No. Silver Birch (T1) - Crown Reduction: Reduce Northern aspect by 3m (to leave 5m), reduce Southern aspect by 2m (to leave 2m), reduce lower Western aspect by 4m and upper aspect by 2m (to leave 4m), reduce Eastern upper aspect by 4m (to leave 4m). Crown height reduction by 3m (to leave 12m). No cuts greater than 75mm diameter. Tree subject to TPO 1769.
As published by the council, reference APP/25/00875
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Oct 2025
Received by Havant
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15 Dec 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.
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APP/26/00206 Decided
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APP/26/00415 Granted
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APP/26/00308 Granted
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APP/24/00736 Withdrawn
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Prior notification for single storey development extending 5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, incorporating an eaves height of 2.3 metres and a maximum height of 3.3 metres.
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APP/25/00696 Granted
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APP/26/00380 Granted
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APP/26/00544 Awaiting decision
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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
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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
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