1 Westcross Cottages Shirnall Hill Upper Farringdon Alton Hampshire GU34 3DS

1. 7 Oct 2026

   Received by South Downs National Park

2. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   South Downs National Park took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with South Downs National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year South Downs National Park decided tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Oakenrose Shirnall Hill Upper Farringdon Alton Hampshire GU34 3DS

  SDNP/26/01882/TCA Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jul

  T1 1 x Maple: To remove due major cavity at base of tree T2 1 x Maple: To remove 1 x lateral branch on Eastern side to balance shape of tree

  Decided Trees

• Jordans Shirnall Hill Upper Farringdon Alton Hampshire GU34 3DS

  SDNP/26/02709/TCA Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  1 x Hazel clump - To pollard 1 x Beech - To reduce by 3m on overall canopy 1 x Walnut - To reduce by 1m on overall canopy. To reduce 1 x southern sector limb by 3-4m to balance overall tree.

  Decided Trees

• The Harte Shirnall Hill Upper Farringdon Alton Hampshire GU34 3DS

  SDNP/26/02005/TCA Submitted 21 May 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  T1 - Yew - Fell T2 - Conifer - Fell due to ongoing issues with the following: 1) Overhead cabling (a cable passes through the middle of the tree) resulting in intermittent and/or loss of broadband on several occasions. 2) Root damage to nearby drain requiring multiple repairs. 3) Root damage to nearby wall that has been pushed out of alignment.

  Decided Trees

• Hawthorne Cottage Shirnall Hill Upper Farringdon Alton Hampshire GU34 3DS

  SDNP/26/01962/TCA Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

  T1. Cypress tree remove top 3m leaving a final height of 5m to improve light and reduce risk of wind damage. T2. Silver birch, reduce height by 4m leaving a final height of 8m and reduce radial span by 2m leaving a radial span of 2m. To improve light, reduce risk of wind damage and reduce yearly leave fall.

  Decided Trees

• Brownings Orchard The Street Upper Farringdon Alton Hampshire GU34 3DT

  SDNP/26/03668/HOUS Submitted 23 Sep 2026 350 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Extensions and alterations

  Awaiting decision Extension

• Cherrytree Farm Gosport Road Lower Farringdon Alton Hampshire GU34 3EL

  SDNP/26/03734/APNB Submitted 28 Sep 2026 0.3 miles away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Prior Notification for a steel framed, tin cladded agricultural farm workshop

  Awaiting decision

• SDNP/26/03969/TCA Decided

  6-7 The Drove Twyford Hampshire SO21 1QL

  T1- Salix Tortarosa: Full canopy reduction between 1-2m to retain tree at a suitable size for it's surroundings.

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Trees
• SDNP/26/03967/TPO Awaiting decision

  St Christophers High Street Twyford Hampshire SO21 1NH

  T1- Walnut: Permission to carry out a full canopy reduction, reducing the height of the tree by between 2-3m, and the lateral aspects by 1-2m. The tree is getting very large for it's surroundings as well as causing interference with the road, and structure beneath. The Owner wishes to contain the tree to a size appropriate for he garden. T2- Lime: Full canopy reduction by between 50-60%. The tree is incredibly close to the house and blocks a huge amount of light. It has also lost two limbs over the summer months, which have narrowly missed vehicles using the turning space at the end of the road, as well as a high number of pedestrians. This work would allow the tree to be retained at a more appropriate size, and greatly minimising the risk of any further limb failures for an area with such high footfall. T3- Indian Bean Tree: Full canopy reduction by between 2 and 3m. The tree is far too large for it's location, impeeding both the houses and also the pavement. This reduction would allow the the tree to be retained whilst avoiding impact on surrounding structures and footpaths.

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Trees
• SDNP/26/03930/TCA Awaiting decision

  Myrtle Cottage The Street Stedham West Sussex GU29 0NQ

  Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Blue Atlas Cedar tree (T1).

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 20 Oct 2026 Trees
• SDNP/26/04016/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Haven 46 Nepcote Lane Findon West Sussex BN14 0SL

  T1 - Horse Chestnut - Dead wood and crown clean. Reduce all lower limbs by 2/3 meters

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Trees
• SDNP/26/03893/TCA Awaiting decision

  Bayleaf Cottage Barlavington Lane Sutton West Sussex RH20 1PN

  Notification of intention to fell 1 no. Leylandii tree (T1) and 1 no. Lime tree (T2).

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Trees