Planning application
25/02288/TPO
16 Kerrfield Winchester Hampshire SO22 5EX
Proposal
G1 Carry out overall crown reduction on group of Beech trees by 1-1.5m, reduce rubbing lateral limb to south east on western most tree by upto 2m. Crown lift tertiary growth on garden and roadside to provide 4m ground clearance. (Amended) To limit the overall impact of the tree on the surrounding area with consideration to its overshadowing of the property as well as neighbouring house.
As published by the council, reference 25/02288/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Nov 2025
Received by Winchester
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12 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Application Permitted
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26 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/00164/TPO Awaiting decision
Ashley 7 Kerrfield Winchester Hampshire SO22 5EX
T1 Maple - Crown lift to give 3m clearance over neighbours property T2 Maple - Remove limb extending into T3, good tree husbandry T3 Yew - Reduce crown by 2m to improve shape & curtail over extended growth
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21/02203/HOU Granted
17 Kerrfield Winchester SO22 5EX
Removal of existing stairway and elements of the front facade. Construction of new front entrance/porch that will sit at driveway level.
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21/02568/TPO Granted
14 Kerrfield Winchester SO22 5EX
T1 Yew - Remove supressed tree to allow space for mature Beech tree T2 Horse Chestnut - Crown lift by removing low branches touching boundary wall T3 Cypress - Remove tree growing up into crown of mature Beech to allow space for Beech T4 Horse Chestnut - Remove tree infected by leaf blotch and leaf minor foliage is in poor condition and tree appears unhealthy T5 Yew - Reduce over hanging branches by up to 2m to limit shading & improve shape of crown
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21/01771/TPO Granted
Ashley 7 Kerrfield Winchester SO22 5EX
T1 Ash - Overhanging property and a threat to the highway users. Server dieback with large dead branches - remove tree for safety reasons
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21/01564/TPO Granted
Copperhill 2 Kerrfield Winchester SO22 5EX
T1, T2, T3 Spuce. T4 Thuya Plicata - Fell 4x small trees as species not suitable to reach maturity in location due to damage to property and interference with larger indigenous species. G2 Hornbeam. Prune back side by up to 1m to maintain canopy shape.
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21/01837/TPO Granted
1 Kerrfield Winchester SO22 5EX
T1 Beech - crown lift to leave clear stem to east over garden to ~3m above ground level T2 Yew - trim branches/deadwood for general maintenance and as needed over public footpath/highway T3 Norway Maple - trim branches/deadwood for general maintenance T4 Norway Maple - trim branches/crown clean deadwood for general maintenance and as needed over public footpath/highway T5 Horse Chestnut - sever girdling root to prevent strangulation; trim branches/deadwood for general maintenance and as needed over public footpath/highway T6 Norway Maple - sever girdling root to prevent strangulation; trim branches/deadwood for general maintenance and as needed over public footpath/highway T7 Wild Cherry - removal for thinning of group to allow adjacent trees to flourish T8 Norway Maple - removal for thinning of group to allow adjacent trees to flourish T17 Yew - trim dead branches and shape lower branches (Amended). T18 Western Red Cedar - removal as historical crown prevents taller growth and is suppressed by adjacent yew hedge
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
73 Upper Brook Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 8DG
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.