Planning application
21/02050/TPO
1 Woodpeckers Drive Winchester SO22 5JJ
Proposal
T1 - Horse Chestnut: Crown lift by removing the lowest lateral branch. Reason: To meet statutory heights for the new footpath.
As published by the council, reference 21/02050/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jul 2021
Received by Winchester
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10 Aug 2021
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Sep 2021
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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.
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Within 500 metres
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21/01603/FUL Granted
1-4 Woodpeckers Drive Winchester SO22 5JJ
Amendment to planning application 20/01554/FUL to alter condition No.2 to make minor material amendments to the approved drawings - See cover letter
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26/01211/TPO Awaiting decision
17 Langham Place Winchester Hampshire SO22 5TN
T1 Lime sp. to pollard at 10m first fork. The proposal is therefore a risk-management measure intended to retain the tree rather than remove it. T2 Horse Chestnut Reduce the height of the Horse Chestnut sp. approximately 22 metres to no less than 17 metres and reduce the radial canopy spread from approximately 18 metres to no less than 14 metres, maintaining a natural crown form and suitable growth points throughout. Remove the first and second southern lateral limbs back to their points of origin (maximum pruning wound diameter approximately 150 mm). T3 Lime sp. Remove the first two western lateral branches back to their points of origin (maximum pruning wound diameter approximately 40 mm). Where permission is obtained from the adjoining landowner, the branches will be removed back to their points of origin. e. T4 Maple sp. Selectively reduce the northern lateral crown spread by approximately 2?3 metres on the lower radial branches and by approximately 1?2 metres within the upper crown canopy, pruning to suitable secondary growth points in accordance with BS3998:2010 Tree Work ? Recommendations. The works are intended to maintain a natural crown form and achieve a balanced and proportionate canopy structure. Works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998(2010), nearest best practice pruning points
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21/02362/TPO Granted
1 - 4 Woodpeckers Drive Winchester Hampshire
Tree numbers refer to attached approved tree protection plan (TPP). Proposed tree works agreed on site with senior arboricultural officer (Ivan Gurdler). Beech (T1, T5, T6, T11, T13, T14, T15, T16, T30, T32) - crown reduce outer extremity of crown over public highway by 3 -4 metres with no greater than 75mm maximum prune wound diameter. Crown lift to 5m over highway with no greater than 75mm maximum prune wound diameter. Reason: to reduce end weight and extension over public highway. To remove lower branches conflicting with highway. Sycamore (T24) - reduce crown on development side only by 4m with no greater than 100mm maximum prune wound diameter. Reason: to reduce crown for construction access.
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21/02204/DIC Granted
1-4 Woodpeckers Drive Winchester SO22 5JJ
Discharge of conditions 3, 5, 7 and 8 of planning application 20/01554/FUL
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26/00600/TPO Granted
8A Meadowlands Stockbridge Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 5JH
Sited within the rear boundary of the garden with the tree located on the boundary of Hollybrook Meadows. T1 ? Sycamore to reduce the eastern elevation of the crown over 8a The Meadows. Reducing the overextended laterals from 5.5m to 3m, and 5m to 2.5m. Take back to source the first lateral branch on the southern codominant stem. Stem diameter cuts no greater than 50mm. Reduce the height from the top crown from 15m to no less than 10m. heavy lean towards the property, taking some additional weight from the crown. No amenity value lost due to proximity of several other larger established trees. Works to be carried out in accordance with BS3998(2010), nearest best practice pruning points
Other trees applications
In Winchester
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26/01203/TPO Granted
21 Shepherds Down Alresford Hampshire SO24 9PP
G1 Sycamore - Crown lift trees up to 4/5m on branch ends to lift over driveway & footpath. Remove epicormic growth
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26/01281/TPO Granted
Tall Trees Peach Hill Lane Crawley Winchester Hampshire SO21 2PZ
T6 - Yew tree Height 18m to reduce to no less than 15m, radial spread 11m to reduce to no less than 8m. Arboricultural Justification: To undertake a sympathetic crown reduction in accordance with BS3998:2010 to maintain the tree at a sustainable size relative to its growing environment and reducxe end-weight thoughout the crown. The works will lessen mechanical loading on extnded limbs, improve the tree's long-term structural integrity, and reduce the liklihood of branch failure during adverse weather conditions. The propsoed reduction will retain the tree's natural form and amenity value whilst establishing an appropriate management cycle for this mature specimen. T7 - Sycamore to take back to source the first 4no branches at 35mm stem diameter Arboricultural Justification: To remove four small lower branches by pruning bak to source. The works are minor in nature and intended to improve canopy structure and provide appropriate clearance beneath the crown. The proposed pruning involves the removal of small diameter branches only and will not adversely affect the health or stability of the tree. (Amended)
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26/01520/TPC Awaiting decision
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T1- Magnolia grandiflora - Fell to ground level. Alternative management options have been considered but are not suitable due to the tree's condition and/or the management objectives. Removal to ground level is considered the most appropriate course of action.
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26/01515/TPC Awaiting decision
The Garden House Haig Road Alresford Hampshire SO24 9LX
T1- Tulip Tree - Reduce the lateral canopy spread by up to 3 m (governed by suitable pruning points) to maintain an appropriate clearance from adjacent buildings while retaining the tree's natural form and balanced crown structure. These works form part of the ongoing arboricultural management of the tree and are intended to maintain its size, structure and long-term health within the garden setting.
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26/01513/TPO Awaiting decision
Currawong George Eyston Drive Winchester Hampshire SO22 4PE
T1-T5 Beech - All 5 trees have extensive squirrel damage in upper limbs and branches. These are now posing a safety hazard to the owners & neighbours. Suggestion is to shorten damaged limbs and branches as appropriate to their lengths and amount of damage to reduce the risk of failure. Estimated reduction is maximum 3m but less if safe to do so & leaving decent growth points. 1 limb recently broke & fell into owners garden & the climbing inspection was undertaken & the damage was highlighted.