Planning application
25/02443/TPC
1 Oliver Mews 116 Christchurch Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 9TG
Proposal
T1, T2 & T3, Robinia - Reduce crowns by up to 1m to maintain tree shape and size in keeping with the garden size T4 Maple - Trim all over to remove long vigorous growth and improve shape T5 Ironwood - Lightly trim straggly growth to maintain a natural shape
As published by the council, reference 25/02443/TPC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Dec 2025
Received by Winchester
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2 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Jan 2026
Decision issued: That no objection be raised
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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.
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