Planning application
Chablis Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HE
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
T1; Oak (Quercus robur) Remove to ground level. Reason: Poor health, and sparse canopy preventing any other work to promote health and improve the shape. T2; Oak (Quercus robur) - Remove to ground level. Reason: Close proximity to nearby property and damage (cracking) to the wall its situated next to which is spreading to nearby wall. The root system is pushing on the wall. The driveway is also showing signs of damage. Removing both of these trees will also benefit the remain Oak, allowing it to retain a better shape and growth all around.
As published by the council, reference 26/00080/TW
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00080/TW
- Type
- Tree Works to TPO
- Status
- Unknown
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 20 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 26 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 9 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Newchurch Havenstreet And Ashey
- Parish
- Newchurch
- Decision by
- Planning Officer Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- PO36 0HE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jan 2026
Received by Isle of Wight
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26 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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9 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Split Decision
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10 Aug 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Branching Out Tree Surgery IOW Agent, a tree-works contractor
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6 documents on file for this application
- TREE WORKS DECISION NOTICE SPLIT
- APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED
- PHOTO SHOWING DAMAGE TO WALL
- PHOTO OF TREE ABOVE WALL
- SITE PLAN
- LOCATION PLAN
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About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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Oakwood Lodge Youngwoods Way Alverstone Garden Village Newchurch Sandown Isle Of Wight PO36 0HE
T1; English Oak, (Quercus robor); This tree is to be reduced so the tips of the tree are level with the gutter line on the property. A crown clean is also to be performed, (removing all dead wood and crossing branches within the crown). 4 metre crown raised is to be utilised on the side facing the property and 5.5 metres on the road side to comply with section 154 of the Highway Act 1980. Any branches coming into contact with nearby BT lines are to be removed. T2; English Oak, (Quercus robor); This tree is to be crown raised by removing the epicormic growth on the stem up to 4 metres to form a canopy. The road side is to be crown raised to 5.5metres to comply with section 154 of the Highway Act 1980. The remaining crown is to be reduced on the side facing the property so branch tips are level with the property gutter line. Any branches coming into contact with nearby BT lines are to be removed
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Amendment to proposed works (received 16.07.2026): T1; Leylandii (Leyland cypress) (front garden) - Remove to ground level. Stump ground out to to allow for replanting. T2; Oak (Quercus robur) (positioned side of the driveway) - Crown clean, removing dead wood, crossing branches and 10% thin by removal of some epicormic growth; Crown raised to 4 metres above the driveway. Roadside crown raised by 5.5 metres. T3; Oak (Quercus robur) (positioned side of the driveway) - Crown clean, removing dead wood, crossing branches and 10% thin by removal of some epicormic growth; Crown raised by 4 metres above driveway; Roadside crown raised by 5.5 metres; NW facing side reduced by 20% to provide clearance between canopy and nearby property; Remaining canopy reduced where required to maintain a natural balanced shape. T4: Leylandii (Leyland cypress) - Remaining timber on tree to be dismantled leaving stem at fence height. Group 1: Multiple Leylandii (Leyland cypress) (located along the left side of the rear garden) - Remove, leaving stumps as close to ground level as possible. T5 & T6: Oak, (Quercus robur) are to be crown clean by removing dead wood, crossing branches and 10% thin by removal of some epicormic growth. T7; Oak (Quercus robur) (bottom of garden) - Remove and leave stem at approx 8ft. T8; Oak (Quercus robur) - Crown clean, removing all dead wood, crossing branches and 10% thin by removal of some epicormic growth. Remaining canopy reduced by 20%. T9; Leylandii (Leyland Cypress) (next to T8) - Dismantle to close to ground level. T10; Leyland cypress - Dismantle. T11; Leyland cypress - Removed. T12; Chamaecyparis lawsoniana - Dismantle. T13; Laburnum - Removed to ground level. Group 2; Row of dead leylandii (Leyland cypress) - Remove to ground level.
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