Planning application
Knapp Hill Cottage 170 Knapp Lane Ampfield Romsey Hampshire SO51 9BT
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Copper Beech - Prune by 2.5m overall, T2 - Silver Birch - prune by 2m on top and sides and 1m on canopy skirt to remove dead wood
As published by the council, reference 26/01914/TREES
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01914/TREES
- Status
- Current
- Received
- 2 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- SO51 9BT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Sep 2026
Received by Test Valley
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2 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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3 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Test Valley took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Test Valley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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