Planning application
APP/26/00262
30 Sandy Brow, Waterlooville, PO7 5JR
Proposal
T1 Oak - Reduce crown height by 4 metres leaving a crown height of 13.5 meters and the spread by 3 metres leaving a crown spread of 10.5 metres this is back to the previous pruning points with a crown lift to 7.5 metres from the ground. Remove all intruding branches from the neighbouring garden (46 St Johns Avenue PO7 5QU) taking the tree back to the boundary wall. Tree Subject to TPO 1029.
As published by the council, reference APP/26/00262
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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7 Apr 2026
Received by Havant
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27 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 May 2026
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/26/00450 Awaiting decision
30 Sandy Brow, Waterlooville, PO7 5JR
No 1. Oak tree - Reduce the lateral spread by approximately 3 metres, leaving a final spread of approximately 10.5 metres. This work would be carried out back to previous pruning points. Undertake a crown lift to 7.5 metres above ground level. Remove the lower overhanging branches extending into the garden of 46 St Johns Avenue. Tree subject to TPO - 1029.
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APP/26/00217 Granted
33 St Johns Avenue, Waterlooville, PO7 5QY
Replacement single garage after demolition of existing garage structure
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APP/26/00051 Granted
46 Fir Copse Road, Waterlooville, PO7 5HZ
Single storey rear extension and small raised deck area
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APP/26/00551 Awaiting decision
8 Craigwell Road, Waterlooville, PO7 5PQ
Single storey side extension.
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APP/26/00022 Granted
37 Privett Road, Waterlooville, PO7 5JW
Demolition of existing rear garage and erection of timber framed outbuilding
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APP/26/00349 Granted
21 Shillinglee, Waterlooville, PO7 5RW
Demolition of single storey extension and conservatory and construction of single storey rear 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