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Verges De Grouchy Lane Southampton

Awaiting decision Southampton 26/00182/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

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Proposal

T012 - Tilia x vulgaris - Pollard down to height of 6m so the height of remaining stem is the same height as failed stem. Retain as habitat stack for wildlife. T031 Ulmus sp. - Fell Dead Tree T032 Laurus sp. - Fell Dead Tree T038 Taxus baccata - Remove fallen stem, leave remaining upright stem T041 Tilia x vulgaris - Pollard down to height of 5m retain as habitat

As published by the council, reference 26/00182/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00182/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
20 Aug 2026
Validated
20 Aug 2026
Ward
Portswood

Site history

Applications at this address on the Southampton register

This site has had 6 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/00270/TPO Granted

    Verges De Grouchy Lane Southampton

    G1 group of Lime trees along access track 18 lime trees - Removal basal growth and epicormic growth up to 5m or crown break. Clear shrubs and vegetation around trees to allow for tree inspections.

    Decided 8 Dec 2025 Trees
  • 22/00270/TPO Granted

    Verges De Grouchy Lane Southampton

    G3 - Removal of non native species and Cherry Laurel. Maintain specimen trees such as Robinia, lime, sycamore, sliver birch, some of the good specimens of yew. Reduce remaining trees to a maximum of 3m and to create a new hedge. These include; elder, Holly, hazel, field maple, yew.

    Decided 5 Dec 2022 Trees
  • 22/00034/TPO Granted

    Verges De Grouchy Lane Southampton

    Fell 5 small self set trees from communal car parking area (T1394A, 1394B, 1401A and unmarked tree next to T1405, and Elm group in poor condition - 1432) Works to lime trees on avenue including removal of deadwood, removal of basal growth and pruning or epicormic growth up to 2.5m T1388 (Lime tree) - Target pruning as per arb report. "Reduce regrowth back to trunk" T1420 (Lime tree) - (previously failed tree) Crown reduce by removing new growth. "Reduce regrowth back to previous reduction points within 5 years" T1424 (Lime tree) - Crown reduction work as per arb report. "Reduce by 1-1.5m to remove decaying wood at previous reduction point" T1431 (Horse Chestnut) - Crown lift to provide 4-5m clearance as per arb report. Located at entrance to driveway

    Decided 11 Apr 2022 Trees
  • 21/00164/TPO Withdrawn

    Verges De Grouchy Lane Southampton

    Tree Works

    Decided 6 Sep 2021 Trees
  • 21/00040/TCA Withdrawn

    Verges De Grouchy Lane Southampton

    Tree Works

    Decided 6 Sep 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Aug 2026

    Received by Southampton

  2. 17 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 15 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Southampton took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Arb-solute Tree Management Limited Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Romsey

Active · incorporated 2022 · Romsey

10 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Southampton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Southampton decided tree works applications in a median of 48 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

In Southampton

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    The proposed reduction of T1 Oak, by approximately 4 m in height and 3 m in lateral spread, is intended to reduce the overall crown dimensions and maintain the tree at a more manageable size.

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  • 26/00230/TPO Awaiting decision

    15 Canterbury Avenue Southampton SO19 1EB

    Crown raise one mature Oak tree to achieve approximately 5 metres clearance above ground level, through the selective removal of lower-order branches. Remove epicormic growth from the main stem and remove all accessible deadwood throughout the crown.

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  • 26/00229/TPO Awaiting decision

    18 Holly Hill Southampton SO16 7ER

    I would like to reduce the Oak tree height to 12m above ground level to prevent overturning and also remove the branches that overhang our garden to provide sufficient clearance.

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  • 26/00236/TPO Awaiting decision

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    Purple Plum - Remove lower branches and shape tree to improve appearance.

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  • 26/00173/TPO Refused

    75 Obelisk Road Southampton SO19 9DD

    Holly tree in front garden to be reduced in height by 5 metres bringing in the sides 1 metre in places go shape this will contain the tree keeping it back from properties phone cables and highway.

    14 Sep 2026 Trees